A university professor was shot by police and arrested after allegedly stabbing his brother-in-law to death inside a music school in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in front of teachers and young children on Monday afternoon.
According to local reports, the suspect and the victim were brothers-in-law, with investigators believing the attack may have been triggered by a family inheritance dispute.
The suspect, surnamed Lin, who is reportedly a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, entered the music school appearing calm before approaching the victim, who managed the centre.
Moments after speaking to the victim, Lin allegedly pulled out a knife he had concealed and repeatedly stabbed him more than 30 times in the neck, chest and back.
The brutal attack unfolded in full view of six adults and four children who were inside the classroom at the time, leaving them trapped and terrified.
Police said the suspect then disabled the building’s electric door system, preventing those inside from escaping while he remained armed with the knife.
Responding officers surrounded the premises and repeatedly ordered the suspect to drop his weapon. Equipped with shields, batons and firearms, police carefully assessed the situation to ensure the safety of everyone inside before deciding to use force.
After the suspect refused repeated commands to surrender, officers fired four shots at his legs, causing him to collapse. He was later subdued with a Taser and taken into custody.
The operation also enabled police to safely rescue all 10 teachers and students who had been trapped inside the music school.
Witnesses said officers had continuously negotiated with the suspect outside the building before opening fire when he failed to comply with instructions.
Authorities are investigating whether the fatal attack was linked to a dispute over family assets. The motive has yet to be officially confirmed, and investigations are ongoing.
