Man in 80s Arrested for Stabbing Wife and Son at Home

The Gimje Police Station in Jeonbuk State announced today (August 11) that it has arrested and is investigating an 80s-identified man, Mr. A, on charges of attempted murder for stabbing his wife and son at home.

Mr. A is accused of stabbing his wife in her 80s, Ms. B, in the shoulder and his son in his 50s, Mr. C, in the abdomen with a weapon at his home in Gimje at 5:47 a.m. today.

Ms. B and Mr. C are currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

Authorities determined that the incident occurred when Mr. A tried to leave the house, and after his wife and son tried to stop him, he grabbed a weapon from the kitchen and stabbed them.

Police investigations revealed that Mr. A was diagnosed with dementia early this year.

Police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

(Photo provided by Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency, Yonhap News)
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