A man in his 50s who attempted suicide with a firearm in Seoul ultimately dies
[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A man in his 50s who attempted suicide with a pistol in a park in Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, ultimately died while receiving treatment at a hospital.
On the 17th, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul announced that Mr. A, a man in his 50s who was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound on the 11th, passed away that morning. The police decided not to conduct an autopsy.
Mr. A underwent surgery immediately after being found at a nearby hospital, but the bullet had pierced his head, leaving him in critical condition. The police believe Mr. A attempted suicide.
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Meanwhile, there was controversy over the origin of the .38 caliber pistol believed to have been used by Mr. A, but the police confirmed that the firearm belonged to his retired soldier father.
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