A stabbing incident at a large commercial facility in Guwol-dong, Incheon, initially reported to have injured eight people, has now confirmed ten victims. The 59-year-old suspect, identified as A, told police he committed the act to gain attention after his complaints about skin disease treatment were ignored.
On October 14, the Incheon Namdong Police Station announced that A was arrested on charges of attempted murder. During a press briefing, they provided updates on the ongoing investigation.
According to police, the number of victims has increased from eight to ten, with eight individuals sustaining injuries.
A explained his motive, stating, "I was unhappy after being investigated by the police due to a report from the hospital, and I thought I needed to create news." He also claimed, "I decided to target someone weaker than myself," denying any intent to kill.
However, police noted inconsistencies in A's statements, making it difficult to ascertain the exact motive behind the attack. As a result, they plan to deploy three profilers to investigate why A chose a location unrelated to the hospital where he had grievances and to apply for a warrant for his arrest.
A had previously staged a one-man protest outside a hospital in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, after his treatment for athlete's foot failed to improve. He was questioned by police on October 6 for brandishing a weapon during the protest.
The incident occurred around 1:48 p.m. on October 13, when A ascended an escalator from the basement to the ground floor, wielding knives in both hands and attacking bystanders indiscriminately.
During the attack, seven people were injured on the second floor and three on the third floor. The assault lasted only about four to five minutes, affecting four men and six women. Among the victims, a 19-year-old woman was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest and remains unconscious. Five other victims are hospitalized, while three have been discharged, and two left the scene on their own.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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