Man on Electronic Anklet Goes on Stabbing Spree with Weapons Tied to Both Hands, Large Amount of Drugs Found

It has been revealed that a man who brandished weapons at visitors in a large commercial complex housing Homeplus Incheon Guwol Branch and other stores was in possession of a large quantity of drugs.

According to police on the 13th, a large amount of drugs was found among the belongings of Mr. A, who was arrested on charges of attempted murder, and Mr. A reportedly stated that he was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crime.

Police plan to request an appraisal from a relevant institution to determine whether the substances in question are psychotropic drugs.

In addition, police confirmed that Mr. A was wearing a location-tracking electronic anklet (electronic bracelet) at the time of his arrest for past offenses, and that he also has a prior record of being booked recently on charges of carrying a weapon.


Mr. A is suspected of swinging weapons at a large commercial complex located in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, at around 1:40 p.m. on this day, injuring 8 visitors.

Among the injured, a woman in her 20s is in cardiac arrest, and seven other men and women in their 20s to 50s have been transported to hospitals for treatment.

Witnesses stated, "Mr. A had weapons tied to both hands with cloth, moving from the second basement floor to the third floor above ground, swinging weapons at anyone in sight," adding, "He tried to go up to the 4th floor, but when the entrance was blocked with chairs, he came back down and was subdued by visitors."

A police official said, "Mr. A possessed two weapons for unknown reasons and brandished them at visitors," and added, "We are continuing to check for any additional victims."

Police plan to investigate the exact motive behind the crime against Mr. A and then apply for an arrest warrant.

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