Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Nine Killed In Suriname Stabbing Spree
A man in Suriname stabbed and killed nine people, including five children, and hurt two others.
This happened in the capital city, Paramaribo, during the night.
The police had to shoot the man to stop him, and he was hurt in the legs.
He is now in the hospital and has been arrested.
The police are still figuring out why he did this.
Some people think he might have been sick in his mind, while others say he had a fight with his wife before the attack.
The president of Suriname said it was a very sad time for everyone.
A man stabbed and killed nine people, including five children, in Paramaribo, Suriname.
The attack occurred overnight from December 27 to December 28, 2025.
Two additional victims, a child and an adult, were seriously injured and hospitalized.
Police shot and wounded the suspect in the legs, and he is currently in custody.
The motive behind the attack is unclear, but possible factors include mental health issues and a domestic dispute.
- Who
- A male individual
- What
- Stabbing spree resulting in 9 deaths and 2 injuries
- When
- Overnight from December 27 to December 28, 2025
- Where
- Paramaribo, Suriname
- Why
- Motive not fully disclosed, but possible mental health issues and a domestic dispute were mentioned.
Mental Health Issues
Domestic Dispute
Motive
Mental Health Issues
The suspect appeared to be suffering from mental health issues.
Domestic Dispute
The suspect had an argument with his wife over the phone before the attack.
- Location
- Paramaribo, Suriname
- Date
- December 27-28, 2025
- Victims
- 9 dead (4 adults, 5 children), 2 injured (1 child, 1 adult)
- Suspect Status
- Arrested and hospitalized
- Weapon Used
- Sharp object
- Suspect's Children
- 4 of the 5 children killed were the suspect's own
- President's Statement
- President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons expressed condolences and support for the victims' families.
Sources
5 Children Among 9 Stabbed To Death In Suriname, Suspect Shot, Arrested
Suriname: 5 children among 9 stabbed to death in Paramaribo; suspect in custody
Suriname Police Arrest Man Who Stabbed To Death 9 People, Including His 4 Children
Mass Stabbing In Suriname: Attacker Kills 9, Including His 4 Children, In Brutal Knife Rampage
Knife Attack Near Suriname’s Capital Paramaribo Kills At Least 9
