Four college instructors from Iowa are currently recovering after being stabbed in a random attack that occurred in northern China. The incident took place as a group from Cornell College was visiting a partner university in Jilin, China. According to a spokesperson from China's foreign ministry, the attack appears to be an isolated incident, and the four victims are not in critical condition.
The four instructors from Cornell College were visiting a public park when the stabbing occurred. The college's president, Jonathan Brand, has confirmed that all four instructors have been contacted and are receiving assistance during this challenging time.
One of the victims has been identified as the brother of Iowa State Representative Adam Zabner. Representative Zabner has stated that his brother, David, sustained injuries to his arm while visiting a temple in Jilin. Fortunately, David is recovering well from his injuries, and the Zabner family is grateful that he survived the attack.
Details regarding the motive behind the attack and the identities of the attackers, as well as the other three victims, remain unclear at this time. Chinese authorities have provided their first reaction to the incident, emphasizing that it is being treated as an isolated event.
Our thoughts are with the injured instructors as they continue their recovery, and we hope for a swift resolution to this unfortunate incident.
