13 Injured in Seohyeon Station Vehicle Attack and Stabbing Rampage in Bundang; Suspect in His 20s Arrested (Comprehensive)

At around 6:00 p.m. on August 3, a random stabbing rampage occurred at Seohyeon Station in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province. The suspect drove a vehicle onto the sidewalk, hitting pedestrians, then got out of the car and began wielding a weapon. As of 8:00 p.m. on the same day, a total of 13 victims have been confirmed.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, prior to the random stabbing incident at a department store near Seohyeon Station in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province, the suspect drove a compact car onto the sidewalk, hitting pedestrians and injuring four people. The photo shows the vehicle used by the suspect. [Image source=Yonhap News]

According to the police, at approximately 5:59 p.m. that day, a report was received via the 112 emergency hotline stating that a man in his early 20s was stabbing people with a weapon at AK Plaza near Seohyeon Station. The suspect drove an ivory-colored Morning compact car (license plate number 23DA6424) onto the sidewalk and then wielded a weapon on the first and second floors of AK Plaza. The suspect was apprehended by police at 6:05 p.m.

The victims include four people struck by the vehicle and nine people injured in the stabbing rampage, totaling 13 individuals. Of these, 12 were transported to Bundang Seoul National University Hospital, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, Bundang CHA Hospital, and other medical facilities. The exact extent of the injuries is still being determined.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, a random stabbing incident occurred at Seohyeon Station in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province, prompting police patrol cars and fire ambulances to respond. Provided by a reader. [Image source=Yonhap News]

According to the police investigation, the suspect works in the delivery industry and has claimed to have a history of mental illness, including paranoid delusions. The police are currently investigating the precise circumstances and motive behind the crime. In addition, at 8:00 p.m. that day, National Police Agency Commissioner Yoon Hee-keun is scheduled to hold a nationwide video conference with provincial police chiefs regarding the Seohyeon Station stabbing incident.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, a random stabbing incident occurred at Seohyeon Station in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province, and the police are controlling the scene.
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