A stabbing incident on the eve of New Year’s Day has led to the death of one of the victims in Palau.
At around 8:00 pm on January 1, 2014, two young Palauan men where rushed to the Belau National Hospital with reported stab wounds.
One individual suffered stab wounds to the chest and stomach, while the other suffered stab wounds to the stomach and the side of his body.
According to reports, one of the victims died on January 2, 2013, while the other victim remains in critical condition.
The identities of these two individuals have not been released as police officers continue to investigate the matter and identify the suspect or suspects responsible for the stabbings.
On New Year’s Day January 1st and the hours that followed, the hospital was jammed with several cases as a result of violent crimes.
At least three other male individuals were brought to the hospital on the same evening with stab wounds, body injuries and other forms of injuries.
A Thai woman was also stabbed during a company party.