Jiangning police believe a man surnamed Jiang from Guiren Town of Sihong County, has murdered his 38-year-old wife surnamed Chen, with an axe.
A 42-year-old man was allegedly seen holding an axe, running after a woman on Maoting in Jiangning District at about 7:30 am on June 6.
Jiang was at a divorce lawsuit with Chen, according to Jiangning police.
Jiang is being held in criminal detention.