Nine people including five children have been stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, police have said. Another adult and child were taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the attack, city police stated. Officers were called to an area on a road leading out of the capital on Saturday night, where they detained a male suspect after shooting him in the leg. He was also taken to hospital for treatment and is under police guard. Local media has suggested the man was suffering from mental health issues, citing officials and residents, while the South American nation's president mentioned his family and neighbors were among the victims. 'At a time when family and friends should be holding on to and supporting each other, we are confronted with the harsh reality that there is another side to the world,' Jennifer Geerlings-Simons said in a statement. 'I wish all the bereaved much strength, courage and comfort during this unimaginably difficult time.' Police said further details about the circumstances of the incident would follow. Suriname is known for having one of the lowest rates of stabbing deaths, making such incidents relatively rare. However, it has endured several coups and a civil war since gaining independence from the Netherlands in 1975.
Tragic Stabbing Incident Claims Lives of Nine in Suriname
Tragic Stabbing Incident Claims Lives of Nine in Suriname
A horrific stabbing attack on the outskirts of Paramaribo, Suriname, has left nine individuals, including five children, dead. Authorities are investigating the situation.
In a shocking incident in Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, nine people, including five children, were stabbed to death in a late-night attack. A male suspect was taken into custody after being shot by police and is reportedly under guard in the hospital. The nation, known for its low rates of violent crime, is grappling with the aftermath of this rare but tragic event.
