Police arrest suspect in murder of five in HCM CityPolice arrested a young man on February 16 who is suspected in the killing of five members of a family in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Tan district and robbed their house. Nguyen Huu Tinh of An Giang province was arrested in Long An province, next to the city. The HCM City Police said the murder was a result of a conflict between the suspect and the family. On February 16, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a letter of appreciation to all agencies involved in the case, in recognition of their prompt investigation. In the letter to the Ministry of Public Security, HCM City People’s Committee, and HCM City Police, the Prime Minister praised the quick investigation, saying that their actions contributed to the fight against crime and the protection of citizens’ lives.

Source: VietNamNet News February 17, 2018 09:22 UTC