The identity of the suspect involved in a stabbing incident that injured eight citizens at a large commercial facility in Incheon has been revealed.
On October 16, the Incheon Police Agency held a committee meeting to decide to disclose the name, age, and photo of Choi Chung-rak (59), who has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon in a public place.
The committee, composed of three police officers and four external experts, unanimously agreed to the disclosure after reviewing the brutality of the crime, the scale of the injuries, and the evidence collected. The police stated, "The attack was brutal, resulting in significant harm, and sufficient evidence has been secured," explaining that the criteria for public interest in disclosing personal information were met.
Choi's personal information will be posted on the Incheon Police Agency's website from today until November 16.
Choi is accused of attacking ten individuals with a knife at the 'See&See' commercial facility in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, at approximately 1:48 p.m. on October 13. Eight of the victims were injured, including a 19-year-old woman who is currently in a state of unconsciousness. The remaining two individuals were not harmed.
During police questioning, Choi stated that he committed the crime out of dissatisfaction with a hospital where he had previously received treatment for a skin condition. He indicated that he carried out the attack to express his grievances to society after being investigated by the police following a report from the hospital.
Choi has a criminal record that includes two previous attempted murder charges and a total of ten offenses resulting in fines or more severe penalties.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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