Injured | Killed |
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3 | 3 |
Date: 13 October 2010
Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/203406/3-killed-3-hurt-in-maguindanao-grenade-blast
A family of three, including two children, were killed while three others were wounded following a grenade blast in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao Wednesday night, a regional military spokesman said.
In a text message sent to reporters Thursday, Lt. Col. Benjamin Hao of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division said an unidentified suspect lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of the Timpadan family in Tinungcaan village in Upi town around 10:40 p.m.
The fatalities were identified as Angelie, 30; Laarni, 6; and Ajulane, 4 – all members of the Timpadan family. Those hurt and taken to the Datu Blah Hospital were identified as Arjel, 10; Aishel, 7; and Allanes, 1.
At present, Hao said authorities are still determining the possible motive behind the attack. — RSJ, GMANews.TV