7 stabbed to death in Antipolo bakery massacre

In a shocking and heartbreaking incident, seven bakery workers were brutally killed in a massacre early Tuesday morning while they slept inside their workplace in Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City.

Local watchmen discovered the scene around 6 a.m. at JNB Malunggay Bakery and quickly alerted authorities. By 8 a.m., police had confirmed the massacre, initially reporting five fatalities before later raising the count to seven.

According to investigators, the suspect, or possibly suspects, managed to enter the bakery while the victims were sleeping and carried out the attack. To date, police haven’t confirmed exactly how the suspect got inside or if others were involved.

One suspect has already surrendered to the Antipolo Police. While officials haven’t released his identity yet, the man reportedly claimed the victims had been plotting to kill him. That claim is still being verified, and investigators are reviewing the motive closely.

The crime scene investigators are probing the incident details, and officials are currently verifying CCTV footage from surrounding areas to get more facts.

Residents of Barangay Cupang are shocked by the tragedy. The bakery was not only a business, it was a common, ordinary part of the village life. People have been stopping by to leave flowers and say prayers for the victims, while others are simply trying to make sense of what happened.

The Antipolo Police, with support from the Rizal Provincial Office, have assured the public that they’re doing everything they can to bring clarity and justice to the case. The motive remains a mystery, but the investigation is very active.

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