▲ Choi Choong-rak, suspect in the Incheon large commercial facility stabbing spree
Choi Choong-rak, 59, who was taken into custody and sent to prosecutors on charges of attempting to murder 10 people with a weapon at a large commercial facility in Incheon, has been confirmed to have engaged in self-harm at a detention center and received hospital treatment.
Correctional authorities and others reported that Choi engaged in self-harm yesterday morning (October 26) at the Incheon Detention Center in Michuhol-gu, Incheon, and was transferred to a hospital.
Choi suffered an injury to his forehead and was treated in the hospital emergency room, and it is known that his life is not in danger.
After finishing his treatment, he was returned to the detention center.
An official from the Incheon Detention Center stated, "The special judicial police team is currently investigating," adding, "We cannot disclose specific details."
Previously, the Incheon Namdong Police Station sent Choi, who was arrested on October 23 on charges of attempted murder and carrying a weapon in a public place, to the prosecution office.
Choi is accused of attempting to murder 10 visitors with weapons at a large commercial facility in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, at around 1:48 p.m. on October 13.
At the time, Choi had weapons taped to both of his hands, and a hypermarket and movie theater were located in the building.
Among the victims, a 19-year-old woman found in a state of cardiac arrest remains unconscious and is receiving hospital treatment.
Including this woman, a total of 8 people were classified as injured, while the remaining 2 were unhurt.
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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