Nine people, including five children, were killed in a mass stabbing in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, police confirmed on Sunday. The attack occurred overnight when a man used a sharp weapon to kill multiple people in his home and nearby area. Among the dead were four of the suspect’s own children. Another child and one adult were seriously injured and are receiving hospital treatment. The suspect, who was wounded and detained, reportedly attempted to attack police officers before being shot in the leg. Local media reported that the suspect had argued with his wife over the phone before the attack, and neighbors suggested he might have been suffering from mental health issues. Police have not released his identity but said he remains under hospital supervision. Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, calling it an unimaginably difficult time and offering strength and comfort to the bereaved families. Authorities stated that further details about the circumstances of the incident will be released later as investigations continue.