Man Dies After Falling From Apartment, Brother Found Dead Inside With Signs of Homicide

Police are investigating an incident in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, where two brothers in their 40s and 50s were found dead.

According to police and fire authorities, a report was received at around 10 a.m. today reporting that a person had fallen from a 15-story apartment building in Uijeongbu.

At the scene, a man in his 50s, identified as A, who resides on the 15th floor, was found having fallen and was transported to the hospital by 119 emergency services, but ultimately died.

Authorities forcibly opened the entrance door to check A's residence.

Inside the room, A's younger brother in his 40s, identified as B, was found dead.

It was reported that there were signs of homicide on B's body, including stab wounds.

Police have determined that the two men had been living together in the apartment.

An on-site forensic examination revealed no signs of forced entry, and no suicide note was found.

Police are investigating the motive for the crime and the exact circumstances of the incident by questioning surviving family members and neighbors.

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