Wednesday, 20 May 2026
LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM – A 17-year-old teenager identified by the initials WK died on Thursday evening, May 14, 2026, following an alleged stabbing incident in Kandang Motor Hamlet, Aek Batu Village, Torgamba District, Labuhanbatu Selatan Regency, North Sumatra.
The incident reportedly occurred at around 6:00 p.m. WIB and was allegedly triggered by a misunderstanding through a messaging application involving relatives of the suspected perpetrators.Read Also:
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Based on preliminary police findings and witness statements, the victim and a friend were passing by the residence of one of the alleged perpetrators when a stone was reportedly thrown in their direction. However, the object did not hit the victim.The situation later escalated when the victim and his companion encountered several residents in Kandang Motor Hamlet. Shortly afterward, two individuals, believed to be a father and son, allegedly arrived at the scene.
Read Also:One of the suspected perpetrators reportedly confronted the victim regarding his communication with a family member. The conversation quickly turned into a heated argument before escalating into a physical altercation.
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Read Also:During the confrontation, the victim sustained a stab wound to the left side of his back. He reportedly died at the scene due to severe blood loss.
Residents who witnessed the incident immediately contacted the police.
Torgamba Police Chief AKP Sunipan Gurusinga, along with officers, arrived at the location shortly after receiving the report. Police secured the crime scene, conducted an initial investigation, and questioned several witnesses.Read Also:
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Police later launched a search operation for two individuals believed to be involved in the incident. However, both suspects voluntarily surrendered themselves at the Torgamba Police Station for further questioning.Authorities also transported the victim for a medical examination at a nearby healthcare facility. The examination confirmed that the teenager died as a result of the stab injuries.
Read Also:After the identification and forensic examination process was completed, the victim's body was handed over to the family for burial in his hometown.
Investigators from the Torgamba Police Station are continuing an intensive investigation to determine the exact chronology and motive behind the fatal incident.
Read Also:Police also urged the public to avoid resolving personal disputes through violence and encouraged communities to prioritize communication and legal channels in handling conflicts. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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