Posted on 05/26/2024 12:01:54 AM PDT by nickcarraway
A man killed eight people and wounded one more with a knife in central China, state media reported on Friday (May 24), citing local authorities.
The stabbing took place on Thursday morning in the city of Xiaogan in Hubei province, state broadcaster CCTV said.
The 53-year-old attacker surnamed Lu had previously been treated for mental illness, it added. He is being held by police, who are investigating the attack.
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I’m surprised they don’t make more use of forced incarceration for mental illness.
That this is even announced on State Media is very, very unusual.
Just proof China needs “more gun control!”
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