Over 2 Million Won Found at Stabbing Scene... More Stuffed in Bag

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Here is a breaking update on the stabbing incident in Incheon. It has been additionally revealed that the suspect, surnamed Choi, was carrying more than 6 million won in cash at the time of the crime. Police plan to investigate what Choi intended to use the money for.

Reporting by Kim Gyu-ri.

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A man wearing a backpack comes out of a restaurant with another man, bows to say goodbye, and stops briefly to talk.

This is footage of 50-something Choi leaving a restaurant after having lunch with a probation officer just before carrying out a stabbing rampage at a commercial complex in Guwol-dong, Incheon, the day before yesterday (October 13).

Police, who requested an arrest warrant last night, focused on analyzing CCTV footage to figure out Choi's movements on the day of the crime and the exact details of how it unfolded.

Police believe that the bag Choi was wearing at the time contained 6.8 million won in cash along with multiple weapons.

In addition to the 2.2 million won in 50,000-won bills dropped at the crime scene, another 4.6 million won was additionally confirmed during police investigation.

Choi claims the money was raised by selling precious metals he owned, and police plan to investigate when the money was obtained and whether it was intended to be used during a flight.

Following the guideline that requires interviewing suspects before requesting a warrant in cases drawing public attention, the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office called in Choi this morning for an interview before requesting an arrest warrant, and the warrant review is scheduled to be held tomorrow afternoon.

Among the 10 citizens injured in this incident, a 19-year-old woman has still not regained consciousness.

[Nearby Resident : An incident like that happened right near my house. It was so terrifying. We used to go there and eat snacks and things. I really don't think I can go there anymore.]

Incheon City and Namdong-gu Office have set up a psychological support center at the commercial complex in question to help stabilize the minds of citizens, including victims and witnesses of the incident.

(Video by: Kim Hangyul, Video Editing: Kim Jun-hee)
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