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Tragedy in Suriname: Man Kills Nine, Including Five Children, with Sharp Object

Published December 28, 2025, 19:12
Tragedy in Suriname: Man Kills Nine, Including Five Children, with Sharp Object

A horrific tragedy has occurred in Suriname, where a man killed nine people, including five children, with a sharp object. The attack took place on Saturday night in the eastern part of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The perpetrator, who is said to have been suffering from mental health issues, was injured during his arrest and is in custody. According to the President of Suriname, Jennifer Heerlallings-Simmons, the victims include the man's children, as well as his neighbors. Police announced that during the night, the man killed four adults and five children, while one child and one adult were seriously injured. During the arrest, the suspect attacked police officers with a sharp object, forcing them to use their weapons. The man was shot in the legs and is hospitalized, remaining under police guard. Local media reports that the perpetrator was suffering from mental health issues and that four of the children who lost their lives were his own. Police are investigating to determine all the circumstances of the tragedy.