Man indicted for Incheon commercial complex stabbing spree
Prosecutors said Wednesday they have indicted a man on charges of attempting to murder 10 people in a stabbing spree at a shopping complex last month. Choi Choong-rak, 59, faces attempted murder and weapons possession charges for allegedly stabbing the victims at the site in Incheon, just west of Seoul, on Oct. 13, leaving seven people injured, according to the prosecution. Choi allegedly…
Choi Choong-rak, a 59-year-old man, has been indicted for attempting to murder 10 individuals during a stabbing spree at a commercial complex in Incheon on October 13, according to prosecutors. The incident, which left seven people injured, occurred just west of Seoul. Choi allegedly brandished knives taped to his hands during the attack before being apprehended by the police. He remains in custody following a court warrant for his formal arrest.
During questioning by the police, Choi claimed his motive for the attack was anger over medical treatment he received at a local hospital. Choi has a criminal history, with 10 prior convictions, including two for attempted murder. At the time of the rampage, he was wearing an electronic ankle monitor.
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