Drunk and in underwear, 'Weapon Rampage'... Taser Fired for Arrest

Police Review Request for Arrest Warrant on Charges of Arson and Special Threats

A man in his 30s who caused a disturbance by threatening pedestrians with a weapon and setting a car on fire on a main road late at night was arrested by the police. Photo by JTBC

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] A man in his 30s who caused a disturbance by threatening pedestrians with a weapon on a main road late at night was arrested by the police.

According to a JTBC report on the 29th, around midnight that night, a man in his 30s, identified as Mr. A, who was intoxicated and wearing only underwear, caused a disturbance on a road near Dongdaegu Station in Dong-gu, Daegu, and was apprehended by the police.

The closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage released by JTBC showed Mr. A, wearing only underwear and a cardigan, holding a weapon and confronting the police. When the police tried to persuade him to put down the weapon, he shouted, "Is that live ammo? Shoot me with live ammo, right in the heart." The standoff, which lasted about five minutes, ended when the police subdued Mr. A by using a Taser gun.

Mr. A, who had been harboring resentment toward the officetel where he lived, set fire to two vehicles parked at the officetel. When pedestrians who witnessed the fire tried to extinguish it with fire extinguishers, Mr. A swung the weapon and charged at them. Fortunately, the fire did not spread, and no one was injured.

After being arrested, Mr. A reportedly stated that he set fire to the management office and the vehicle of the manager due to grievances over management fees.

The police are investigating the exact motive and circumstances of the crime with Mr. A and are considering applying for an arrest warrant on charges of arson and special intimidation.

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