An Giang Provincial Police on 14/4 temporarily detained Pham Thanh Sang, Do Duy Minh, and Do Phat Dat, aged 33 to 43, for investigation into murder.

Pham Thanh Sang at the investigative agency. *Tien Tam*

The fatal incident occurred on the evening of 12/4. Sang was drinking with Minh, his employee, and Dat, Minh's brother-in-law. Upon seeing Do Trong Bao playing billiards at a nearby establishment, Sang confronted him over an earlier dispute. The confrontation quickly escalated into a physical altercation. Minh and Dat joined the fray, supporting Sang. Bao tried to escape, but the trio pursued him, using glass cups, plastic tables, and plastic chairs as weapons. Bao suffered critical injuries and subsequently died.

Do Phat Dat (left) and Do Duy Minh at the investigative agency. *Tien Tam*

Investigation revealed that Sang and the 41-year-old victim, Do Trong Bao, were neighbors. Their animosity began in early april when Bao's electric bicycle nearly struck Sang's mother, leading to a fierce argument and mutual provocations.

Following the assault, all three suspects surrendered to the police.

Ngoc Tai - Tien Tam