Siheung Apartment Stabbing Spree: Chinese National Man Arrested After Attacking Neighbors One After Another

One Person in Critical Condition... Lost 80 Million Won in Online Gambling
Killed Neighbors in Their 60s and 70s with Whom They Had a Close Relationship

A man in his 30s of Chinese nationality who fatally attacked apartment neighbors with a weapon in succession in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi Province, was arrested by the police.

On the 11th, Siheung Police Station arrested Mr. A (39) on the spot on charges of murder, attempted murder, attempted murder preparation, and special intimidation, and is currently investigating him, Yonhap News reported on the same day.

A man in his 30s of Chinese nationality who repeatedly wielded a weapon against apartment neighbors in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi Province, causing deaths, was arrested by the police.
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Mr. A is accused of strangling his neighbor Mr. B, in his 40s, unconscious and then stabbing him once with a weapon on the 4th floor of a permanent rental apartment in Siheung-si where he lives around 8 p.m. the previous day.

He then went up to the 13th floor and stabbed another neighbor, Ms. C in her 70s and Mr. D in his 60s, with a weapon in succession. As a result, Ms. C and Mr. D died, and Mr. B was seriously injured and is receiving hospital treatment.

According to the police investigation, Mr. A and Mr. B were found to have been involved in internet gambling together. Mr. A stated during the police investigation that he started internet gambling through Mr. B's introduction, lost about 80 million won so far, and on the day of the incident, he lost an additional 1 million won, got angry, and after a quarrel with Mr. B, wielded the weapon.

On the 11th, the Siheung Police Station announced that they have arrested Mr. A (39) on the spot and are investigating him on charges of murder, attempted murder, murder preparation, and special threats.
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Also, Mr. A borrowed a mobile phone from Ms. C for internet gambling, and it is known that he used to play Hwatu (Korean card game) with Mr. D. The motive for killing Ms. C and Mr. D is still under investigation.

After the incident, Mr. A went outside the apartment and threatened elementary school students in front of a school, saying "Call a taxi," and was arrested on the spot by the police who arrived following the students' report. The police confirmed that Mr. A was carrying a weapon around 8:55 p.m. on the same day.

According to the police, Mr. A obtained permanent residency in Korea about 10 years ago. It is reported that Mr. A had been living alone on the 7th floor of the apartment.

It was confirmed that other neighbors on the 7th and 14th floors, which Mr. A visited for additional crimes, were absent.

The police believe that Mr. A committed the crime while intoxicated and unable to control his emotions after losing a large amount of money due to gambling addiction, and are investigating the detailed circumstances of the case. They plan to soon apply for an arrest warrant.

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