In Shanghai, authorities reported that a man surnamed Lin carried out a knife attack inside a supermarket, injuring 18 people and leaving three unable to be saved. The incident occurred on Monday evening, and police detained the 37-year-old suspect at the scene. All victims were transported to nearby hospitals, where medical teams fought to save them, but three victims died from their injuries, according to Xinhua.
Police and emergency responders moved quickly to secure the area, and investigators began gathering evidence as the scene was cleared. The suspect remained in custody as authorities launched a formal investigation and collected witness statements. The public safety response included heightened patrols in nearby districts as the case drew national attention, according to Xinhua.
Separately, in Moscow a store altercation on Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Street on August 2 ended with a stabbing during a dispute between two customers. Investigators describe a personal grievance that escalated into violence when one person produced a knife and stabbed his opponent twice. The injured victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, and police are reviewing surveillance footage to establish a timeline and motive, according to investigators.
In July, intoxicated men aboard the Novosibirsk-Belovo train caused chaos by stabbing frightened passengers, forcing many to flee the carriage. Railway workers and local authorities responded to the scene, providing medical care to the injured and coordinating transport for those in need of further treatment. The incident prompted a review of security procedures on regional trains, according to local authorities.
Earlier in Berlin, a fatal stabbing occurred near the residence of the German chancellor. Police reported a casualty and launched an investigation, with officers examining security footage and interviewing witnesses as part of the ongoing inquiry, according to German police.