Man Murdered Over Money Dispute in Independence  

On Friday, we reported on Selvin Humes, a construction worker who was tragically stabbed to death during a fight with an acquaintance in Independence Village. His loss has deeply affected the community, who knew him as a peaceful man. Police have since identified and charged a suspect with his murder. Here’s ACP Hilberto Romero with the details.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Thursday, the seventeenth of November 2024, around nine p.m. Independence police visited an area in Independence Village where they found a male person with stab wound injuries. He was identified as Selvin Humes and he was taken for treatment. Selvin Humes later succumbed to his injuries. Investigation revealed that Selvin Humes had an altercation with Randell Montero in Independence Village who inflicted stab wounds to him. An investigation was carried out and one Randel Montero has since been arrested and charged with a crime of murder.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Any motive?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“They were having a fight over money.”

 

Reporter

“Do they know each other?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, they knew each other. “

 

Reporter

“Both person were consuming alcohol?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, they were drinking before the stabbing.”