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Up to eight people hurt in supermarket stabbing in South Korea's Incheon, media reports say
Police arrested a male suspect as officials said one victim was in cardiac arrest and around seven others were wounded.
On Oct 13, a stabbing at an Incheon supermarket injured up to eight people, including one in cardiac arrest. Officers arrested a male suspect at the scene.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive and circumstances behind the attack. Officers confirmed a suspect remains in custody following the incident at the Incheon location.
Preliminary casualty figures remain unconfirmed as emergency services process the site. One person suffered cardiac arrest while medical teams treat the other victims.
The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters is coordinating the response, as the incident reignites concerns regarding public safety in South Korea's crowded retail spaces.
South Korea experienced stabbing incidents in 2023, and a fatal attack occurred in Gwangju this May. These prior events contribute to heightened national anxiety surrounding public violence.
One person is in cardiorespiratory arrest and about seven others were injured on Tuesday in an Incheon market, the authorities told the AFP. This large port city is located near Seoul.