Stabbing Attack at a Shopping Mall in South Korea
A 59-year-old suspect has been detained by police after stabbing and injuring eight people at a shopping mall in Incheon, South Korea.
A total of eight people, including six women and two men, were injured in a stabbing attack at a shopping mall in Incheon, South Korea. Following the incident, the 59-year-old suspect was detained, and it was reported that one critically injured victim remains in serious condition.
Attack at the Shopping Mall
In an incident that occurred on Tuesday at a shopping mall in Incheon, South Korea, a 59-year-old man injured eight people with a knife.
Eyewitness Accounts
According to information provided by eyewitnesses, the suspect tied knives to both hands and attacked people on different floors of the shopping mall before being subdued by surrounding citizens and handed over to the police.
Condition of the Injured
Six women and two men injured in the attack were taken to the hospital. It was reported that a woman, believed to be in her twenties, is in life-threatening condition and has undergone surgery at the hospital.
Suspect's Background
Authorities announced that the 59-year-old suspect had previously served a four-year prison sentence for attempted murder and was released in 2019.
Electronic Tracking and Treatment
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Justice, it was stated that the suspect had been monitored with an electronic ankle monitor since his release, and that he was also receiving treatment for mental health issues and alcohol addiction.
Statement from the President
Visiting the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency to receive a briefing on the incident, President Lee Jae Myung called for a swift and thorough investigation and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured.