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Suspect arrested in stabbing of 4 instructors from Iowa college in China, police say
Four staff members from Iowa's Cornell College were stabbed in a park in Jilin, China. The group was on a teaching exchange program with Beihua University. Chinese police have a suspect in custody for the attack.
Iowa politician Adam Zabner confirmed his brother was among the victims and stated they were visiting a temple in Beishan Park, Jilin City when the attack occurred.
Jilin city police reported that a 55-year-old man named Cui stabbed the four foreigners, including the Cornell College instructors, and a Chinese person who intervened.
The four American professors participated in a partnership program between Cornell College and Jilin's Beihua University. Beijing: 'Isolated case. Suspect arrested'. USA: 'Deeply concerned'.