A man was stabbed to death while seeking shelter from rainfall in Las Navas, Northern Samar, according to a Wednesday report.

The victim, identified only as “Marlon,” 38, a resident of Barangay San Isidro, was allegedly stabbed in the chest by the suspect, alias “John,” from the nearby Barangay Epaw, reported RH 34 Jayne Bantayan of Aksyon Radyo Catarman.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the incident took place in a former cockpit arena in Barangay San Isidro. Based on their investigation, the victim merely sought shelter from a downpour in the cockpit arena when he was unexpectedly approached by the suspect, who abruptly jabbed at his chest with a short-bladed weapon.

The suspect immediately fled the scene but, despite having been identified, remains at large.

Police recovered the suspect’s weapon at the scene.

The victim’s body was brought to the Catubig District Hospital, where it underwent post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, police are currently conducting a follow-up investigation to determine the motive of the crime.