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2 boys killed in grenade blast

John Unson, Emmanuel Tupas - The Philippine Star
July 9, 2022 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Two boys were killed when a grenade they were playing with went off in Malalag, Davao del Sur on Thursday.

Police identified the fatalities as Christian Jay Gaspar, 7, and his brother Kent, 5.

Davao police spokesman Maj. Eudisan Gultiano said the explosion occurred in Barangay Rizal at around 11 a.m.

Police are investigating how the children obtained the grenade.                    

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