A tragic incident unfolded in Bac Ninh, Vietnam, where a man named Duong Van Nghiem, aged 42, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old friend, Duong Van S., to death. The events leading to this violent act began on the night of September 2, 2023, after the two men had shared a meal and consumed alcoholic beverages at a mutual acquaintance's home.

After the gathering, Nghiem invited S. to his house for further conversation. However, during their discussion, a sudden argument erupted between the two, which escalated into a physical altercation. Reports indicate that Nghiem used a knife to stab S., inflicting severe injuries that ultimately led to S.'s death while being transported to the hospital.

On September 4, the Bac Ninh Provincial Police announced that the Criminal Investigation Department was holding Nghiem in custody as they investigate the murder charge. Following the incident, local authorities were alerted, and a coordinated effort was made to locate Nghiem, who later turned himself in to the police.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more details surrounding the circumstances of the altercation and the events that transpired that night.