A day later, the bar murder incident that had ignited fierce debates online over public safety finally drew to a close.
After joint statements from the police and the court, the case was officially closed for the time being. The murderer, Ye Chen, was sentenced to fourteen years of imprisonment.
With the combined efforts of law enforcement and the media, many individuals who attempted to incite public unrest were swiftly identified, arrested, and suppressed. Since the culprit had already been apprehended, the situation never escalated beyond heated arguments and a few minor scuffles.
Ye Chen tried to mobilise his connections behind the scenes, but the evidence against him was airtight. Even his supporters were rendered powerless. By court order, he would be transferred to prison immediately and attend all future hearings from behind bars.
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*Boom!*
The reinforced door of the prison transport van shook violently as a deep dent appeared on its surface.
