A knife attack in Shanghai, China, on October 1, 2024, resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to fifteen others. The incident occurred at around 9:47 PM local time (13:47 GMT) in a supermarket in the bustling metropolis.
The local police reported that the suspect, a 37-year-old man surnamed Li, was arrested at the scene. All injured parties were transported to a hospital for medical attention, with authorities confirming that the remaining victims are not in critical condition.
This incident is part of a worrying trend, as China has seen a rise in public knife attacks in recent months. In June, a man attacked four American teachers and a Chinese passerby in Jilin, while a series of similar attacks in May resulted in multiple fatalities across various cities, including Chenzhou and Guixi.
Chinese media often describe these violent incidents, which have included attacks on crowds and other public spaces, as 'acts of vengeance against society,' reflecting growing concerns about public safety.