On the evening of January 24, a serious incident occurred at gold shop B.N. on Quang Trung Street, Tan Tien Ward, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province. A man rushed into the gold shop with a knife and died after falling from the 3rd floor of the shop to the ground.
Incident Details
According to Ms. N. (33 years old, residing in Buon Ma Thuot City), around 6 PM on the same day, she was purchasing earrings at gold shop B.N. when a man wielding a knife stormed in. The man had blood flowing from his neck, causing everyone to panic. The shop owner ran upstairs to protect their two children, but the man pursued them.
Man waving a knife on the 3rd floor balcony before falling to the ground (Photo: Uy Nguyen).
The man then went onto the 3rd floor balcony and waved the knife menacingly, terrifying those below. Shortly afterward, he fell from the height and died on impact. People standing nearby tried to intervene but were unsuccessful. Fortunately, no one inside the gold shop was injured.
Response from Authorities
Upon receiving the information, authorities quickly arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and conducted an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
Authorities performing the investigation (Photo: Truong Nguyen).
According to a source, the deceased man was 31 years old and resided in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. Many people believe he may have been under the influence of drugs when he self-inflicted injuries and jumped from a height.
Authorities cordoning off the scene to investigate the incident (Photo: Truong Nguyen).
Conclusion
The authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and motive behind the man’s actions. This event has stirred public discussion and serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring security at business establishments.