Criminal profilers to question suspect behind Incheon stabbing spree for motive

INCHEON, October 14 (Yonhap) -- Three criminal profilers will assist in questioning the suspect behind this week's stabbing spree in Incheon that left eight people injured, police announced Wednesday. The profilers will aid in uncovering the motive behind the attack, which occurred Tuesday afternoon at a shopping complex in Incheon, located west of Seoul, according to Incheon's Namdong Police Station.

The 59-year-old suspect was apprehended at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and held in custody, where he reportedly provided some details of the incident. One victim, a woman in her 20s, experienced cardiac arrest and underwent surgery, while the other seven were treated at hospitals. The assailant allegedly wielded knives in both hands and attacked individuals as he moved between floors on an escalator before shoppers intervened by throwing chairs at him, ultimately subduing him.

Police found him in possession of a large quantity of drugs, but he tested negative during a preliminary drug test conducted by the authorities. It is expected that an arrest warrant will be sought for the suspect following his questioning today, as per a police official.