At least nine people, including four children were killed as a man went on a rampage in the district of Commewijne, located on the right bank of the Suriname River, early Sunday morning, police have confirmed.
They said that they had received a “troubled” call at around 12.23 am (local time) and on arrival found nine people killed in the attack.
Among the victims are four of the suspect’s own children, an elderly couple living nearby, and members of another family. One child, the suspect’s eldest daughter, survived but suffered severe stab wounds. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition under intensive medical care.
Police have since apprehended the suspect, identified as D.A, the children’s father. He reportedly attempted to attack officers with a knife, but police responded by shooting him in the legs before taking him into custody at the Richelieu police station.
Investigators say that the man had been struggling with psychological issues for some time, which had contributed to the breakdown of his marriage. His four children had been left in his care.
Police have cordoned off the crime scene, and forensic teams are conducting a large-scale investigation to reconstruct the events and collect evidence. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. (CMC)
