2 Vietnam police station shootings leave several killed, wounded, including civilians
- Officials said 16 people arrested after incidents at two police headquarters in Dak Lak province in Central Highlands; Vietnamese citizens are not allowed to own guns
- Region, with several ethnic minorities, has long been hotbed of discontent over issues that include land rights; some tribes want independence, others want more autonomy
Several people were killed and wounded in shootings at two police headquarters in Vietnam’s Central Highlands on Sunday, authorities said.
Sixteen people were arrested in connection with the shootings in the Cu Kuin district of Dak Lak province, according to state media, citing To An Xo, a spokesman for the ministry of public security.
Two people being held hostage by the attackers were freed, To added, while another person being held managed to free himself.
The attacks on the police headquarters of both Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communes occurred in the early hours of Sunday, according to the ministry.
It said a number of people, including police, local officials and civilians were killed and wounded but did not provide exact figures.
Police could not be immediately reached for comment.
