A 59-year-old man has been arrested for a knife attack at a large commercial facility in Incheon, injuring eight people. Reports indicate that the suspect, identified as A, admitted to using drugs at the time of the incident.
According to Yonhap News, police discovered a significant amount of drugs in A's belongings during the investigation. A reportedly stated during questioning that he was under the influence of drugs when he committed the attack. Authorities plan to analyze the substances to determine if they are classified as psychotropic drugs.
A was wearing an electronic monitoring device due to a previous criminal record and had recently been reported to police for carrying a knife.
Police allege that A attacked patrons at the commercial facility in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, around 1:40 p.m. Among the victims, a woman in her 20s is in cardiac arrest, while seven others, aged between 20 and 50, have been transported to hospitals for treatment.
Witnesses reported that A moved from the basement to the third floor, wielding two knives wrapped in cloth, and attacked people indiscriminately. He attempted to ascend to the fourth floor but retreated when the entrance was blocked by chairs, where he was subsequently subdued by bystanders.
A police spokesperson stated that A brandished the knives without a clear motive and is currently being investigated for any additional victims.
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