Six people were killed and one wounded in an attack at a kindergarten in south China’s Guangdong province on Monday, a spokeswoman for the city government said.
“The victims include one teacher, two parents and three students,” she said.
She did not offer details about the identities and age of the victims, nor on the weapon used in the attack, which took place in the city of Lianjiang.
“One suspect has been arrested,” she added, adding that a police investigation was underway.
The incident happened around 7:40 am (2340 GMT on Sunday), the state-backed China News Network reported.
China strictly prohibits citizens from owning firearms, and there has been a spate of stabbings in recent years.
Fatal attacks specifically targeting schools have occurred nationwide, prompting authorities to step up security around schools.
Attack at Kindergarten in China’s Guangdong Province Leaves Six Dead
Six people, including one teacher, two parents, and three students, were killed in an attack at a kindergarten in China’s Guangdong province. The incident occurred in the city of Lianjiang on Monday morning. One person was also injured in the attack. A suspect has been arrested, and a police investigation is currently underway. The identities and ages of the victims have not been disclosed, and no information has been provided regarding the weapon used in the attack. The incident took place at around 7:40 am local time.
China has strict laws prohibiting citizens from owning firearms, leading to an increase in the occurrence of stabbings in recent years. Fatal attacks specifically targeting schools have become a nationwide concern, prompting authorities to enhance security measures in educational institutions.
- Six people, including a teacher, two parents, and three students, were killed in an attack at a kindergarten in China’s Guangdong province.
- The attack occurred in the city of Lianjiang, and one person was injured.
- A suspect has been arrested, and a police investigation is underway.
- The incident took place at around 7:40 am local time.
- China strictly prohibits citizens from owning firearms, resulting in a rise in stabbings.
- Fatal attacks targeting schools have raised concerns nationwide, leading to increased security measures.
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