Man Confused About His Gender Arrested After He Went Rampage on EDSA
A man who was reportedly confused about his gender went on a rampage on EDSA-Caloocan and stabbed people.
Recently, a man in Caloocan caused a scene on EDSA recently, injuring two people after going on a rampage with a knife. The incident took place in Barangay 95, where he was seen wandering with a knife in hand, seemingly looking for someone, people started running in fear to avoid him.
The man, reportedly struggling with his gender, lashed out, targeting anyone who came close. A security guard and another bystander tried to step in and stop him, but unfortunately, the guard got injured in the attempt.
Later, authorities revealed that the knife he used was taken from a vendor in the Balintawak area.
After the commotion started, police officers and some bystanders arrived at the scene and managed to take control of the situation, disarming and arresting the man. The injured victims is now recovering.
The suspect identified as Art Dela Cruz, shared with authorities that he was overwhelmed by personal struggles, mentioning he couldn’t come to terms with certain aspects of his past. In a moment of regret, he apologized, saying that his anger got the better of him.
“Dami pong problema. Hindi ko po matanggap na dati po akong naging silahis, Ma’am,” said Dela Cruz.
Now facing a charge of frustrated homicide, Dela Cruz remains in custody as the investigation continues. Both injured individuals are receiving treatment, and thankfully, no other passersby were hurt during the incident.
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What is Silahis?
In Filipino, silahis originally meant a ray of light or sunlight. Over time, it has also become a slang term to describe a man who is attracted to both men and women, often someone who appears heterosexual but is also interested in men.
The word reflects some of the unique ways people talk about gender and attraction in Filipino culture.