Relative of U.S. Olympic volleyball coach killed in Beijing

Sunday 10th August, 06:48 AM JST

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LIBERTAS at 09:00 PM JST - 9th August

Given the reports of some Beijing residents having been displaced by the games, and their homes demolished, and of the many people hunting foreign journalists to write a story of their grievances, this might have been the last ditch frustrated efforts of one little guy to finally get noticed.
Nippon5 at 10:33 PM JST - 9th August

Just sad, but its kinda expected to happen with all the tension in China right now.... Hope its an isolated issue and doesnt happen again.
Pukey2 at 10:56 PM JST - 9th August

And as soon as this news came out, the Jp authorities issues a warning to Jp visitors in Beijing. Why bother venturing out of Japan if you get scared everytime this appears on the news?
proxy at 11:12 PM JST - 9th August

It was just another random attack.
Pukey2 at 11:12 PM JST - 9th August

No, but similar to Hawaii, they want the tourist to feel safe, so they will have a more harsh penalty for those that attack foreigners.

Shame that idea doesn't exist in Japan.
Wolfpack at 11:26 PM JST - 9th August

This is the kind of thing that can't be prevented anywhere. Just a crazy guy intent on hurting someone for his own reasons. Brings to mind the Atlanta bomber who killed one person and injured scores during the Olympics in 96'. It just so happens that this crime occurred while the worlds press is in Beijing for the games and therefore is getting a lot of attention. This is a sad occurrence for the volleyball team and the US in general. Let's just hope that nothing like this happens again.
Triumvere at 11:41 PM JST - 9th August

Oops. Things not going quite to plan for the Chinese authorities...
henryo12 at 11:44 PM JST - 9th August

This is a sad time for the coach`s family and the US Olympic team in general. However, this could happen to anybody anywhere, even in Japan where they had that person go on a rampage in Akihabara a couple of months ago. This should be a reminder that no matter where travelers go, there is always a chance these things could happen and that travelers must be aware of their surroundings at all time. There is no 100% sure way other than to lock yourself up in your own house or apartment and that is not living. So for people who think that this is China or has a closed-minded attitude that the world is like this other than your people, I say stop acting like a hypocrite and immature brat. This is one reason why people become close-minded and end up being prejudiced towards others.
adaydream at 11:46 PM JST - 9th August

This is such a tragic story. < :-)
Pump24 at 02:54 AM JST - 10th August

This was not random, and not specifically against Americans. The victims wore no clothing that would indicate being from the US. Rather, I suspect the attacker was from a seperatist group with specific intentions of seeking any foreigner to kill so to embarrass the Chinese government. Truly sad, but I don't think it's the last.
rjd_jr at 03:27 AM JST - 10th August

Unfortunately stuff happens. At least the guy killed himself. Rest in peace and condolences to the family.
OssanULTRA at 04:00 AM JST - 10th August

"This was not random, and not specifically against Americans. The victims wore no clothing that would indicate being from the US."

And the victims didn't look like Gwailo? Come on, they stood out like the proverial thing in the punchbowl. Without being able to question the perpetrator it's nearly impossible to discount anti-foreignerism at such an early stage. Condolences to the victims, an totally uncalled for tragedy.
PepinGalarga at 11:54 AM JST - 10th August

hehe, Ossan trhe correct term in Mandarin is "laowai".

This is so out of character. The real story about this guy will come out. Perhaps he is one of these displaced people. I have been traveling to Beijing for the last few years and the urban upheaval is unbelievable. Hundreds of thousands of people were forcefully relocated from old "hutong" villages to what many consider to be newer housing, however the city is growing at too fast a pace for its own good.

China may benefit from the momentum it builds from the Olympics to avoid a recession. It's in the most crucial moment in its last 30 years, and it's playing to win.
martyman at 09:07 PM JST - 10th August
Senseless violence or planned terrorist attack to embarass the Chinese government? Doesn't matter eather way, a foriegner was targetted and murdered by a deranged/driven person. The Chinese government security force should place the whole family under arrest until an answer is found.

Either that or the US should just decline any events in China to ensure another American is not murdered.
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    The family will never be the same after this incident. I also give my condolenses to the family.
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ExPrinceska at 09:15 PM JST - 10th August

I am really sorry of the victim and hopefully there is no more violence against anybody...