Incheon Knife Rampage Suspect Indicted for 10 Attempted Murders

South Korean prosecutors have indicted the man accused of an Incheon knife rampage at a shopping complex last month, charging him with attempting to murder 10 people, Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday (Nov 11).

Choi Choong-rak faces attempted murder and weapons possession charges for allegedly stabbing victims at the complex in Incheon on Oct 13, an attack that left seven people injured, according to the prosecution.

Knives Taped to Both Hands

Choi allegedly wielded knives taped to both of his hands during the attack before police apprehended him, the report said. The attack took place at the food court of a shopping complex in Incheon’s Namdong District.

He remains in custody after a court issued a warrant for his formal arrest.

Incheon Knife Rampage Suspect’s Record

During police questioning, Choi said he carried out the attack out of anger over medical treatment he had received at a local hospital, according to the report.

Choi has 10 prior convictions, including two for attempted murder, and was wearing an electronic ankle monitor at the time of the rampage, Yonhap reported.

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