Police Search Choi Chungrak's Home in 'Incheon Knife Rampage' Case

Police Search Home for Evidence He "Planned the Attack in Advance"

Police searched the home of Choi Chungrak, 59, who allegedly attacked people with a weapon at a large commercial complex in Incheon.

On Oct. 17, Incheon Namdong Police Station sent 10 people, including investigators and forensic officers, to Choi's residence in Gyeyang-gu and conducted the search from 8 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.

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Police launched the search to determine whether he had planned the attack in advance. They are reported to have secured items needed to prove the crime, including a notepad and documents found at the scene.

Choi was detained on suspicion of attempting to kill 10 people by stabbing them with a weapon at a large commercial complex in Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon, which houses a large supermarket and a movie theater, at around 1:48 p.m. on Oct. 13.

Eight of the victims were injured, including a 19-year-old woman who is unconscious. The other two were found to be unharmed.

In questioning by police, Choi reportedly claimed that he had been dissatisfied with a hospital where he received treatment for a skin condition, and that the hospital's report had led to a police investigation. He said he committed the crime to create a news story and bring his grievances to public attention.

He reportedly has 10 prior convictions for offenses punishable by a fine or more, including two convictions for attempted murder.

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