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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A brutal family tragedy occurred in Daegu where a grandson wielded a weapon recklessly and caused his grandmother's death.


The Daegu Western Police Station announced on the 30th that they have arrested and are investigating a teenage grandson, Mr. A, and his younger brother on charges of killing their grandmother with a weapon (parricide) caught in the act.


According to the police, around 12:40 AM that night, Mr. A stabbed his grandmother in her 70s multiple times with a weapon at a house in Bisan-dong, Seo-gu, Daegu, causing her death.


The grandmother was transported to the hospital after the high school student Mr. A's crime, but she suffered about 30 wounds all over her body including her head, face, arms, and back, and eventually died.


At the time, family members including Mr. A, his younger brother, grandmother, and grandfather were reportedly in the house.


Mr. A was arrested on the spot by police who responded to the grandfather's report, and his younger brother is also being investigated as he is suspected of participating in the crime.


It is known that Mr. A has confessed to the crime.



A police official stated, "We are investigating whether there was a family dispute or any other motive for the killing."


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