Regarding the transfer of Choi Choong-rak (59), the suspect in the Incheon large commercial facility stabbing rampage, to the hospital where his victim is hospitalized following an act of self-harm in the detention center, detention center officials explained that they were unaware of the victim's hospitalization.

According to the written response provided by the Incheon Detention Center today (October 29), Choi intentionally banged his forehead against the entrance door of the restroom inside the detention center at around 6:40 a.m. on October 26, right after wake-up time.

The self-harm tore Choi's forehead, and the detention center's medical officer gave an opinion that prompt external medical treatment was necessary due to severe bleeding and suspected cerebral hemorrhage.

Consequently, the detention center urgently transferred Choi to Gachon University Gil Medical Center, the closest tertiary hospital.

However, Gil Medical Center is the hospital where 19-year-old victim A, who was found in cardiac arrest after being stabbed by Choi, is hospitalized.

Victim A is currently receiving treatment without having regained consciousness.

In response, the Incheon Detention Center stated, "Information regarding whether the crime victim was hospitalized at this hospital is difficult for us to verify directly."

Choi is reportedly back in custody at the detention center after receiving treatment in the emergency room.

Choi is accused of attempting to murder 10 visitors, including victim A, using weapons with tape secured to both hands at around 1:48 p.m. on October 13 at a large commercial facility in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, which houses a large supermarket and a movie theater.

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