Suspect in Stabbing Rampage Claims He Wanted to 'Make the News' After Treatment Dispute

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During police questioning, the suspect, surnamed Choi, stated that he wanted to create a news story to gain attention. Police plan to deploy a profiler for additional questioning and seek an arrest warrant.

Reporting is led by Jeong Jiyeon.

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The 50-something suspect in the stabbing rampage, surnamed Choi, reportedly told police during questioning this morning (October 14) that he thought he needed to create a news story because he had grievances.

He allegedly made statements to the effect that "no one would listen to my story, so I was looking for a way to let society know, and thought that committing a major crime would bring attention."

Investigations revealed that Choi had harbored grievances after undergoing hospital treatment for athlete's foot and continued solo protests since last August. When no one paid attention to him and he instead became the subject of a police investigation following a report from the hospital, he grew resentful.

However, police explained, "Considering that Choi is rambling and targeted people he had never met before, there are parts that defy common sense," adding that they have deployed a profiler to continue investigating the motive for the crime.

Police also stated that through CCTV footage from the time of the incident, the number of victims in this stabbing rampage has been confirmed at 10, an increase of one from yesterday's announcement.

There are 4 men and 6 women, with a total of 5 victims currently receiving inpatient treatment at the hospital.

A 19-year-old woman who was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest and whose pulse returned has not yet regained consciousness.

[Merchant: At that time, people were eating in the restaurant, and since there were a lot of people, he seemed to have chosen that side. So that's where it happened.]

It was found that Choi had a consultation at the probation office yesterday morning, even had lunch with a probation officer, and arrived at the scene of the crime at 1:44 PM.

Based on his movements, police believe that the weapon used in the crime was brought from home and strapped to both of his arms just before the attack.

Police plan to apply for an arrest warrant later today and are also reviewing the possibility of disclosing his identity, taking into account the public's right to know and crime prevention effects.

(Photo: Choi Dae-woong | Video Editing: Kim Jin-won | Design: Yang Gi-tae)
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