Choi Chung-rak, 59, who was arrested for injuring 10 people in a stabbing incident at a large commercial facility in Incheon, has been confirmed to have harmed himself while in detention. He was subsequently transferred to a hospital where one of his victims, a woman who sustained serious injuries during the attack, is also being treated.
According to correctional authorities on the 27th, Choi engaged in self-harm at the Incheon Detention Center in Michuhol-gu the previous morning.
Immediately after the incident, Choi was taken to the emergency room of a large hospital in Incheon, where he received treatment for injuries to his forehead. He was reported to be in stable condition after treatment and was returned to custody.
An official from the Incheon Detention Center stated, "A special investigative team is currently conducting an inquiry, but we cannot disclose specific details."
Earlier, the Incheon Namdong Police arrested Choi on the 23rd on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon in a public place, and he was subsequently transferred to the prosecution.
Choi is accused of attempting to kill 10 people with a knife at a large shopping center in Namdong-gu, Incheon, around 1:48 PM on the 13th. Eight people were injured in the attack, including a 19-year-old woman who was found in cardiac arrest and has yet to regain consciousness while receiving treatment at the hospital. Two others were reported to have sustained minor injuries.
Notably, during police questioning, Choi reportedly stated that he committed the act to create news and attract attention.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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