Teen killed after release from gov’t custody

MANILA, Philippines - A 17-year-old boy was stabbed dead in Navotas Sunday night, days after he was released from the custody of the local social welfare office.

Marvin Reyes was walking in front of the San Roque supermarket shortly before midnight when two men attacked him, police said. He was declared dead on arrival at the Tondo Medical Center.

Police officers said Reyes was held at the social welfare office’s detention center due to petty crimes.Investigators said they are eyeing revenge as a motive for the killing.