Identifying the identities of two dog thieves who were beaten to death and injured
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of February 27, Mr. Le Van Hai - Chairman of the People's Committee of Xuan Thanh commune (Yen Thanh district, Nghe An) said that the identities of the two people who were beaten and had their motorbikes burned in Ma Thanh commune (Yen Thanh district) have been determined.
They are Mr. Tran Van Hung and Mr. Tran Van Minh (both living in Hamlet 9, Xuan Thanh Commune). Mr. Hung was beaten to death. Mr. Minh was injured and is being treated at Yen Thanh District General Hospital.
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Police protect the scene of the incident. Photo: Khanh An |
Mr. Hung is married and has two young children. Mr. Hai also said that the police have completed the autopsy and crime scene investigation. Relatives have received and brought Mr. Hung's body home to hold a funeral.
As reported by Nghe An Newspaper, at around 3:30 a.m. on February 27, residents of Dong Nhan hamlet, Ma Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district discovered two people riding a motorbike stealing dogs in the area. The residents immediately shouted and chased after the two people. The two were arrested and seriously injured.
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Scene of the incident. Photo: Khanh An |
When the commune police arrived, two young men had fainted, the motorbike was burned, and three dogs were dead. These two people were taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. Yen Thanh District General Hospital confirmed that one victim had died before arriving at the hospital, and the other victim suffered multiple injuries and is currently receiving emergency treatment.
Currently, Yen Thanh District Police are coordinating with Nghe An Provincial Police to continue investigating the case.