"A Man Fell," Found Dead... Homicide Marks Found on Younger Brother's Body

Police are investigating an incident in which brothers in their 40s and 50s were found dead at an apartment building in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province.

According to the police and fire authorities, a report was received at around 10:00 a.m. today regarding a person falling 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 a hospital by 119 rescue workers, but ultimately died.

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

Inside the room, A's younger brother in his40s, identified as B, was found dead.

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

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

No signs of forced entry were found during the on-site forensic inspection, and no suicide note was discovered.

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

※ If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties such as depression or hard-to-talk-about concerns, professional counseling is available 24 hours a day through the suicide prevention hotline at 109 or the suicide prevention SNS counseling service "Madeulan."

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