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Man jumps to death after slaughtering around in C. China school, killing 3 pupils and injuring 6 others

A man jumped to his death after stabbing eight pupils and a teacher Monday morning in a primary school in central China’s Hubei Province and three of the pupils were later confirmed dead, the local government said.

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The man, identified by his surname Chen, is reported to be a student parent. Wielding a fruit knife, Chen broke into the Dongfang Primary School in Yunxi County and committed the slaughter at around 10:20 am, according to the information office of Shiyan City, which administers the county.

Chen stabbed nine people, including eight pupils and a teacher, before committing suicide. Three of the injured later died, and Chen also died on the spot.

The wounded have been hospitalized and police are investigating the case.




 

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