Shenyang Police Station Goes Up in Smoke – One Biker Died, Three Walked Away
On Tuesday afternoon (March 28), a brash assailant set the Shenyang Public Security Bureau’s traffic police department on fire, then detonated a homemade bomb. Three people – one civilian and two cops – were hurt, while the attacker didn’t make it out alive.
The Day, The Fire, The Blast
- 1:30 pm: The culprit torch‑up the lobby.
- Shortly after, a stick‑figure “black gunpowder” device exploded.
- Witnesses reported smoke curling like a bad neon sign, windows shattered, and even the guard cars screaming.
One brave policewoman wobbled away with a bruised arm, and an on‑lookers‑saying “ugh, fire!” was seen sniffing the smoke.
What Went Down After the Initial Chaos
The local police bureau drew a pretty direct line: “The suspect died on the spot.” No details on the cause, but it was swift enough that he didn’t make it out of the inferno.
After the blaze, the atmosphere turned to a wilted mess. Social media feeds poured in with photos of a charred lobby, blackened building exteriors, and windshields that rang out like crystal bells.
Did the Chinese Have a History of “Surprise” Bamboozles?
Yes, with a handful of explosive surprises in recent years:
- July 2023 – a 26‑year‑old in Inner Mongolia sparked a small bomb outside the U.S. embassy in Beijing, injuring his hand.
- June 2017 – a blast outside a Jiangsu kindergarten killed eight and left dozens in pain (small one‑song fan + sorrow).
- Last month – twin blasts in Changchun smashed a high‑rise building, killing one and wounding another.
Behind the scenes, the Chinese policy officials have been gushing about a massive “war‑on‑terrorism” drive, citing raw stats of “over a million residents” put in so‑called vocational centers. Critics say those are internment camps; supporters argue they’re vocational education centers for the “extremist thoughts.”
“A Lot of Suffering” – Both Sides’ Claims
Ink‑burns of a far‑west region (Xinjiang), protests from Tibetans in the south, and “mass stabbings” or “bombings” have lit up grim headlines. The numbers go high – from six hundred+? And over 150 Tibetans set themselves aflame since 2009, most of whom didn’t survive.
Bottom Line
The Shenyang police station’s day wasn’t a thing of light and mirth; instead, it turned into an exhibit of fiery chaos, a dangerous play of homemade explosives, and the violent drop of a suspect who burned his final breath in the heat.
