On 22/12, the Ca Mau provincial People's Court sentenced Loi to 10 years in prison for murder and one year for resisting public officials, under Articles 123 and 330 of the Criminal Code. He was also ordered to pay more than 23 million dong in compensation to the victim.

The court stated that the defendant's actions were dangerous to society, directly threatened the lives of public officials, and infringed upon state administrative management in the performance of public duties.

Bui Minh Loi at court today. Photo: An Minh

According to the indictment, on the morning of 20/6, Nam Can town police (now Dat Moi commune police) received a report that Loi was assaulting his mother, Le Thi Hong. When police and the local security team arrived at the house, the victim stated she had been beaten by Loi and could not move.

The task force invited him to the station for questioning. However, Loi unexpectedly grabbed a knife, chased the officers, seriously injuring Tran A Dal, and then barricaded himself inside the house for several hours.

After unsuccessful negotiations, police stormed the house, subdued Loi, and escorted him to the station. Mr. Dal was rushed to the emergency room with 64% injuries.

An Minh