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Professor Allegedly Stabs Brother-in-Law Over 50 Times; Music Classroom Closure Extended

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A professor is accused of fatally stabbing his brother-in-law more than 50 times at a music classroom in Hsinchu City.
  • The suspect, a professor, was apprehended by police after being shot in the legs; he remains hospitalized.
  • The music classroom, which was scheduled to reopen on July 24, announced it will remain closed for renovations and safety upgrades due to the incident.

A brutal murder at a music classroom in Hsinchu City has sent shockwaves through the community and the academic world. A professor, identified as Lin Shih-chun, allegedly attacked his brother-in-law, a music classroom owner named Chi, stabbing him over 50 times.

The suspect was subdued by police who fired four shots, hitting him in both legs. He is currently hospitalized and is expected to remain there for about two weeks before facing further investigation. The motive for the attack is still under investigation, with speculation centering on disputes over family property and the management of the music classroom.

The music classroom, which employs 40 instructors, was forced to close following the incident. An initial announcement stated it would reopen on July 24. However, due to the need for renovations and enhanced safety measures, a new announcement indicated the reopening would be postponed indefinitely. This decision has caused concern among parents, some of whom are hesitant to send their children back, while others worry about the impact on their children's music exams.

Due to the major accident, the interior needs to be renovated and safety facilities increased, so we cannot reopen as scheduled on July 24.

โ€” Music Classroom AnnouncementThe music classroom announced its extended closure on Facebook, citing the need for repairs and safety upgrades following the fatal stabbing.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.