Three Killed by Man in Shanghai Stabbing Rampage
A knife attack in Shanghai has resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left 15 others injured, according to police reports. Read Full Article at RT.com
Authorities responded swiftly after being alerted to the incident at 9:47 pm on Monday. The suspect, identified as Lin Moumou, is a 37-year-old man, as confirmed by city police.
Eighteen victims were rushed to the hospital, three of whom later died from their injuries. The report indicated that the remaining 15 victims are in stable condition. Preliminary investigations suggest that Lin's violent outburst was driven by “personal financial reasons.”
CCTV footage captured a man wielding a knife in each hand as he moved through the store, while terrified customers screamed and attempted to escape.
China’s stringent restrictions on civilian firearms often lead to violent incidents involving knives.
In a related note, it was reported last month that a 10-year-old Japanese schoolboy was stabbed to death outside a school in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News