The leader of the investigation team handling the arson case at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, was found dead.
According to the Gyeongsan Police Station, a police officer identified as A, who was part of the criminal investigation division, was discovered dead around 4:30 p.m. on August 2 in a mountainous area in Changnyeong, South Gyeongsang Province.
A had been investigating the arson incident that occurred at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan at 8:29 a.m. on July 23. Family members reported A missing after they were unable to contact him, prompting police to track his cellphone location and initiate a search.
No suicide note was found, and there were no indications of foul play.
The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of A's death, but have not confirmed any connection to the arson case.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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