Arrest Warrant to Be Requested for Man in His 50s Who Killed Acquaintance of 20 Years with a Weapon

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The police plan to apply for an arrest warrant for a man in his 50s who killed an acquaintance after a long-standing financial dispute.

On the 22nd, the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul announced that they intend to apply for an arrest warrant for Mr. A, a man in his 50s, on suspicion of murder.

According to the police, Mr. A is accused of stabbing a man in his 70s, Mr. B, with a weapon at a park in Yeongdeungpo-gu around 10:50 p.m. on the 20th, resulting in Mr. B's death.

After receiving a report from a passerby, the police began tracking Mr. A based on nearby CCTV footage and witness statements, and they urgently arrested him around 3:30 p.m. on the 21st while he was residing in a different region.

During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly admitted to the charges. He stated, "I have known the victim for about 20 years, and after a dispute over money, I became angry and committed the crime."

The weapon used in the crime was reportedly found at the scene. Mr. B was transported to the hospital for treatment but did not regain consciousness and passed away.

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