December 27th 2024.
The site has become a place of mourning and remembrance for the lives lost. It serves as a mass memorial, honoring those who tragically lost their lives in a horrific incident.
A man, identified as Fan Weiqiu, has been convicted and sentenced to death for causing the deaths of 35 people. It was reported that Fan drove a car into a crowd, ruthlessly ending the lives of innocent individuals. The incident took place in the southern city of Zhuhai, China, and the court case took place on Friday.
During the trial, it was revealed that Fan had gone on this deadly rampage due to his dissatisfaction with the settlement of his divorce. The victims were engaged in a peaceful exercise routine at a sports center when the attack occurred. After driving into the crowd, Fan even attempted to harm himself with a knife.
Fan pleaded guilty to the charges of endangering public safety through dangerous means. The prosecutors described his actions as vile, cruel, and having severe consequences on society. This case was the second of its kind in a short span of time, as just weeks ago, a driver was given a suspended death sentence for injuring 30 people, including elementary school students and parents, in a similar incident in Hunan province. However, it is common for these sentences to be commuted to life imprisonment.
Reports about these attacks have been strictly controlled by the Chinese authorities. They have censored videos and eyewitness accounts shared on social media, only releasing limited information after several hours. It took 24 hours for the death toll of 35 to be announced, with an additional 43 individuals sustaining injuries.
The aftermath of this tragedy prompted Chinese leader Xi Jinping to order local governments to take measures to prevent such "extreme cases" from happening in the future. As a result, local leaders have pledged to address personal disputes that could potentially lead to acts of aggression, such as marital issues and conflicts over inheritance.
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