Man, 33, found dead at foot of Woodlands HDB block after allegedly slashing man, 31

A man, 33, was found lying motionless at the bottom of a HDB block in Woodlands after he allegedly stabbed another man, 31.

In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) received a call for assistance at Block 684A Woodlands Drive 73 at around 7:40pm on Jun. 21, 2025.

Dispute in residential unit

Based on preliminary investigations, the 33-year-old man and the 31-year-old man were involved in a dispute in a residential unit.

The 33-year-old man reportedly injured the 31-year-old man with a knife and fled from the scene.

The 33-year-old man was subsequently found lying motionless at the foot of the block and was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on preliminary investigations, the police have ruled out foul play.

A knife was also found on the lawn of the HDB block.

The 31-year-old man was conveyed conscious to Woodlands Health Campus.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Conflict

According toShin Min Daily News, a resident shared that she heard a loud bang around 7:30pm before seeing the police and ambulance arrive a few minutes later.

"I heard from neighbors that it seemed like a man fell from a building, and then the police came and cordoned off the scene,” said the resident.

Some neighbours also told reporters that a mother and son lived in the unit, while another man was often seen entering and leaving the flat.

Shin Min Daily News reported that the 33-year-old was not a resident and was believed to be in a relationship with the 31-year-old.

Top photo via Shin Min Daily News