60-Year-Old Man Kills Wife After Marital Dispute... Found Dead Near Residence

Seoul Western Police Station / Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] An incident occurred where a man in his 60s killed his wife and then attempted suicide, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

On the 27th, the Seoul Western Police Station announced that around 8:30 PM the previous day, they found a man in his 60s and his wife, also in her 60s, collapsed in an apartment located in Eunpyeong-gu.

Based on blunt objects found inside the couple's home, the police believe the husband killed his wife before attempting suicide.

A police official stated, "Although the suspect is presumed deceased, we are keeping open the possibility of external involvement and will continue the investigation."

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