A tragic incident occurred in Guangdong Province, South China, today (10), as a kindergarten was targeted in an attack.
According to a spokeswoman for the city government, six individuals were killed and one person was injured. The suspect responsible for the attack has been apprehended by the authorities.
The police have not disclosed specific details about the victims, but the spokeswoman stated that among those killed were a teacher, two parents, and three students.
No further information regarding the identities and ages of the victims or the weapon used in the attack has been provided.
The authorities confirmed that one suspect has been arrested, and an ongoing police investigation is underway. China strictly prohibits firearm ownership by citizens, and the country has witnessed a number of knife-related attacks in recent years.