Searching for suspect who murdered 4 people in his wife's family
Police in Hoa Binh province are searching for Bui Van Phien, 38, on suspicion of using a knife to slash his parents-in-law, child and sister-in-law, causing one victim to die.
The murder occurred in Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district, on the afternoon of August 25.
Hoa Binh Provincial Police said that Phien's mother-in-law died on the way to the emergency room, and three other people were injured.
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Bui Van Phien. Photo:Police provided |
Phien fled the area so the police are blocking all roads to arrest him.
Local authorities said that according to initial investigation, the cause of the murder was due to family conflict.