Man in 30s Arrested for Weapon Rampage at Ex-Girlfriend's House... Father Passed Away

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 30s who went to his ex-girlfriend's house and wielded a weapon, killing her father, has been arrested by the police.

Jeonbuk Jeongeup Police Station announced on the 18th that they have apprehended and are investigating A (32) on charges of stabbing and killing his ex-girlfriend's father in the chest and neck with a weapon at a house in Jeongeup City.

At around 9 p.m. that day, A visited the home of his ex-girlfriend B (24) in Sannae-myeon, Jeongeup City, and wielded a weapon against three people, including her parents.

B’s father was seriously injured by the weapon A wielded and was transported to a nearby hospital but ultimately passed away.

B and her mother were also injured in the head and shoulders and are currently receiving treatment at the hospital, but their lives are not in danger.

After the crime, A reportedly self-inflicted wounds with the weapon and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

A and B met at work, and it is understood that A committed the crime in a fit of rage after B’s parents forced them to break up.

The police are investigating the exact motive and circumstances of the crime and plan to apply specific charges after examining whether there was intent.

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