Police Conduct Psychopathy Test on Suspect in 'Sillim-dong Weapon Rampage'

The police are conducting a psychopathy diagnostic test on a man in his 30s who wielded a weapon near Sillim Station, causing four casualties.

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The Seoul Gwanak Police Station announced on the 26th at 10:50 a.m. that they are conducting a psychopathy diagnostic test on Jo (33). Before the test began, three profilers interviewed Jo to ask for his consent to the test, and upon his agreement, the test commenced.

Jo is under investigation after being arrested on charges of wielding a weapon near Sillim Station in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, around 2 p.m. on the 21st, killing a man in his 20s and injuring three others.

The police initially planned to conduct the psychopathy diagnostic test on Jo the previous day, but Jo postponed the test, stating he wanted to write a self-statement to organize his emotions. Jo repeatedly agreed and refused, ultimately rejecting the test, citing "complex emotions."

It is known that the psychopathy diagnostic test results typically take about 10 days to be released.

Meanwhile, to alleviate residents' anxiety, the police have been conducting special crime prevention activities around Sundae Town near Sillim Station since the 24th. Two patrol cars from the Sillim Police Substation have been stationed as bases, and the patrol range of the Dangok Police Substation has been expanded to Sillim Station. The violent crime unit is conducting investigations such as checkpoints in the area, while riot squad members are patrolling the alleys.

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