Manhunt in the forest in Ha Tinh
Nguyen Hong Son used a knife to kill Le Viet Huong, injured another person, and then fled into the forest in Vu Quang district.
The incident occurred late on May 15th at the Sao La forest protection ranger station, located in Sub-area 156, within the Vu Quang National Park, Vu Quang district, Ha Tinh province.
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| Weapons recovered at the scene. Photo: Hung Le |
According to authorities, three men who raise fish and livestock in Vu Quang National Park had a conflict while resting at the Sao La station. Son is accused of attacking Huong, 42, with a knife, causing him to collapse; he also allegedly slashed Ngoc, injuring him in the leg.
Although he was taken to Vu Quang District Medical Center for emergency treatment at over 11 PM, Mr. Huong was pronounced dead.
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| The Vu Quang National Park area, where the suspect is hiding. Photo: Duc Hung |
Son left the knife at the scene and fled into the forest, and has been being pursued by multiple forces since last night until this morning.
The crime scene is located deep in the forest, more than 15 km from the national park headquarters and the center of Vu Quang district.
