Seoul Gileum Station Slashing Incident Involving a Man in His 70s, 2 Injured

On the 25th, a man in his 70s wielded a knife at a venue near Gileum Station on Seoul's Subway Line 4 in Seongbuk-gu, resulting in two individuals suffering serious injuries.

The shocking knife attack has left local residents in fear.

According to the police, around 7:37 PM that day, a male suspect in his 70s, identified as Mr. A, suddenly attacked two men in their 60s with a knife inside a second-floor venue in Gileum-dong.

The indiscriminate attack left the victims with serious injuries, suffering stab wounds to their abdomen and hands. It has been reported that the victims were quickly transported to a nearby university hospital for treatment.

The police who arrived at the scene confronted Mr. A, who was armed with a knife, and ultimately subdued him after firing two shots from a Taser, successfully apprehending him.

Suspect Mr. A also sustained abdominal stab wounds, believed to be self-inflicted, and was transported to the hospital, currently in a state of unconsciousness.

Witness Testimonies and Police Investigation Progress

According to testimonies from a nearby merchant, "One of the victims appeared to have been injured while trying to intervene," adding that "when the police arrived, Mr. A was locking the door."

The police plan to conduct a detailed investigation once the victims' treatments are completed to ascertain the exact circumstances of the incident. This incident, being a knife rampage in a public place, has heightened the anxiety of citizens as it occurred in a highly populated area near Gileum Station on Subway Line 4.

The police are expected to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident and take measures to prevent similar occurrences.

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