A court in Incheon has issued an arrest warrant for a 59-year-old man accused of carrying out a stabbing attack at a large commercial complex, allowing police to keep him in custody as they investigate the allegations. The warrant was granted on October 16 after the court found there was concern that the suspect could flee.
The attack allegedly occurred at about 1:48 p.m. on October 13 inside a commercial building in Guwol-dong, Namdong District. Police allege that the man tried to stab and kill 10 people who were using the building. Eight people were reported injured in the incident.
- Alleged attack
- About 1:48 p.m. on October 13
- Location
- A commercial complex in Guwol-dong, Incheon
- Reported toll
- Eight people injured
- Detention decision
- Warrant issued on October 16 over flight risk
Among the injured was a 19-year-old woman who was reported to be unconscious. The available report does not provide updated information about her condition or detailed accounts of the injuries suffered by the other victims.
Flight risk cited in detention decision
Incheon Namdong Police sought the warrant on allegations of attempted murder and possession of a weapon in a public place. Presiding warrant judge Park Young-gi conducted the pre-arrest suspect hearing before approving detention on the stated ground that the suspect posed a flight risk.
The warrant marks a new procedural development following the attack but does not determine the suspect’s guilt. Police are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and the allegations involving each intended or injured victim. Further developments to watch include any change in the victims’ conditions and the findings produced by the continuing investigation.