A tragic knife attack rocked a vocational school in Yixing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Saturday, leaving eight dead and 17 injured. Authorities confirmed the suspect, a 21-year-old male student, was detained at the scene and confessed to the crime. 💔
Police said the attacker targeted Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts & Technology out of anger over failing to graduate. Preliminary reports suggest he was dissatisfied with his exam results and internship pay. 🎓⚖️
Local officials emphasized the incident is under investigation, with counseling services offered to affected students and families. The case has sparked online discussions about youth mental health and campus safety in China. 🕊️📱
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8 killed, 17 injured in knife attack at east China vocational school
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