60s Man Arrested and Sentenced for Stabbing While Drunk: "It Was an Accidental Incident... I'm Sorry"

Killed with a weapon after a fight with an acquaintance while drinking on the 29th of last month

A man in his 60s, suspected of killing an acquaintance with a weapon while intoxicated in a residential area of Geoyeo-dong, Seoul, around 10 a.m. on the 31st of last month, is appearing at the Seoul Eastern District Court for a warrant hearing. (Photo by News1)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 60s who was arrested on suspicion of killing an acquaintance while intoxicated in a residential area of Geoyeo-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, has been handed over to the prosecution.

On the 6th, the Seoul Songpa Police Station sent Mr. A, who is suspected of murder, to the prosecution in custody.

At 7:37 a.m., Mr. A came out of the police station and responded to reporters' questions asking, "Do you admit the charges?" by saying, "I'm sorry," and "It was an accidental incident." He also expressed to the bereaved family, "I feel sorry." However, he did not answer when asked, "Did you commit the crime with a weapon prepared in the kitchen?" and got into the escort vehicle, leaving the police station.

Mr. A is suspected of stabbing and killing Mr. B, a man in his 50s, with a weapon while drinking together at his home in Geoyeo-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the 29th of last month.

Mr. A and Mr. B were acquaintances in the neighborhood, and it is understood that a quarrel broke out while they were drinking. Afterwards, Mr. A directly reported to the police and was arrested on the spot as a suspect.

The court conducted a pre-arrest hearing (warrant review) on the 31st of last month and issued an arrest warrant for Mr. A, citing concerns about the risk of flight.

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