BEIJING (AP) - A man who tried to kill his wife and daughter crashed his car into pedestrians in northern China on Friday, killing six of them, authorities said.
Cui Lidong, 44, was then shot dead by police in Zaoyang city in northern Hubei province.
The restaurant owner had attempted to kill his wife and daughter at home before taking to the streets, said a statement from the city government.
Six people were killed, including one child, the statement said. Cui’s wife and daughter were among the eight people injured, four of whom were children.
Authorities did not give any details on Cui’s possible intentions. The case is being investigated, the statement said.
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