Man in His 40s Who Killed Cohabiting Woman Arrested by Police

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 40s who killed his cohabiting partner during an argument at a drinking party was arrested by the police.

The Michuhol Police Station in Incheon announced on the 11th that they have detained Mr. A (45) on suspicion of murder and are currently investigating him.

Mr. A is accused of stabbing his cohabiting partner Ms. B (46) with a weapon on the second floor of a commercial-residential building in Juan-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, at around 10:15 p.m. on the 10th, causing her death.

According to the police, Mr. A called 119 himself after committing the crime and confessed to the act.

Mr. A was caught on the spot as a suspect by the police who responded to the fire department's joint response request.

Ms. B was found stabbed in the left back area and was taken to a nearby general hospital for treatment but died about an hour later.

It is understood that Mr. A committed the crime after an argument while drinking with Ms. B, with whom he lived.

The police plan to apply for an arrest warrant after investigating Mr. A's motive for the crime.

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