Former Student Kills Eight in Stabbing Rampage at Vocational College in Eastern China

A former student launched a stabbing spree at a vocational college in eastern China on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring 17 others, according to local police. The attack occurred at the Wuxi Vocational College of Arts and Technology in Yixing, a city in Jiangsu province.

Authorities believe the suspect, who was apprehended at the scene, was motivated by anger over not receiving his graduation certificate and failing an exam. The police said the suspect confessed to the attack after his arrest.

The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about student mental health and safety at educational institutions. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to understand the full details of the tragedy.