Overview
Mass violent crime is relatively rare in China due to strict gun ownership laws. However, there has been an increase in stabbing incidents in recent years.
Incident Details
A woman armed with a fruit knife carried out a stabbing attack at a primary school in central China, resulting in two deaths and injuries to four others. The incident occurred in Guixi, Jiangxi province, during midday.
Victims
- Two people died despite rescue efforts.
- Four individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Six others received minor scratches.
Suspect
The suspect, identified as a 45-year-old surnamed Pan, has been apprehended by the police for further investigation.
Background
China strictly prohibits its citizens from owning firearms, contributing to the rarity of mass violent crimes. However, incidents like this stabbing attack highlight the challenges the country faces in preventing such tragedies.
In a similar incident last August in Jiangxi province, two individuals lost their lives and seven others were injured in an attack by a man with a history of mental illness using a knife.
