BEIJING: A knife attack in China’s southwestern Yunnan province has left two people dead and seven others injured, local authorities reported on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Luoping County, where a 20-year-old man with a history of mental illness allegedly stabbed his mother at home before fleeing and subsequently attacking eight more individuals.
According to a statement released by Luoping County police on Tuesday evening, the assailant, identified as Chen, carried out a series of consecutive stabbings in the county’s Lashan urban residential district at around 8 am.
Tragically, two of the victims succumbed to their injuries and could not be saved, while the remaining seven victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment of their wounds.
Law enforcement personnel swiftly responded to the incident, apprehending the suspect and initiating an orderly and lawful investigation.
Knife Stabbing Incidents in China
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges posed by acts of violence in China, particularly those involving edged weapons. While firearms are stringently controlled in the country, incidents of mass stabbings have been reported in recent years, underscoring the need for continued vigilance in ensuring public safety.
Last month, another tragic incident occurred in southern China’s Guangdong province, where a kindergarten stabbing claimed the lives of six individuals and left one person wounded.
