Taiwanese cheerleader Wenwen stabbed during photo shoot; company vows responsibility
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese cheerleading squad member Wenwen was attacked with a knife during a private photo shoot event organized by Qin Jianuo Photography Co. on June 20.
- The suspect, identified as a photographer named Xu, used a fruit knife he had concealed, causing injuries to Wenwen and other participants.
- Qin Jianuo Photography Co. has issued a statement condemning the violence, vowing to take responsibility for the aftermath, and promising to pursue legal action against the perpetrator.
A shocking incident occurred on June 20 during a private photo shoot event in Taiwan, where Wenwen, a member of the popular cheerleading group Passion Sisters for the CTBC Brothers baseball team, was violently attacked. The event, organized by Qin Jianuo Photography Co., took a terrifying turn when a photographer, identified by the surname Xu, allegedly attacked Wenwen and others with a fruit knife he had hidden in his jacket.
Following the attack, Wenwen and any other injured individuals were immediately transported to the hospital. Medical professionals have confirmed that Wenwen's condition is currently stable, and she has successfully undergone surgery, with no immediate life-threatening risks. The swift response from the event organizers and emergency services ensured prompt medical attention for the victims.
The Xu-named photographer attacked with a fruit knife hidden in his jacket, causing injuries to the model.
Qin Jianuo Photography Co. has released a statement addressing the incident, expressing their profound shock and condemning all forms of violence. The company assured the public that they would take full responsibility for managing the aftermath of the attack and would cooperate fully with authorities to ensure the perpetrator faces legal consequences. The statement also noted that the suspect, Xu, had previously been a supporter of Wenwen and had attended other events she participated in, adding a layer of complexity to the motive behind the unprovoked assault.
Everyone was very shocked at the time of the incident. The company's on-site staff immediately rushed to hold the Xu-named photographer and, together with other photography enthusiasts, subdued him, causing the fruit knife used for the attack to fall.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.