40s Man Arrested for Killing Elderly Neighbor in Same Neighborhood in Busan

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder in Busan. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] The Dongbu Police Station in Busan announced on the 7th that they have arrested a man in his 40s, identified as A, who is suspected of murdering a woman in her 70s who lived nearby.

According to the police, A is suspected of breaking into the apartment of a woman in her 70s, B, who lives in Dong-gu, Busan, at around 7:40 p.m. on the 2nd, and killing her with a weapon.

The two had been neighbors and had experienced conflicts, and it was investigated that B had been living alone.

The police responded to a report from an acquaintance who said they could not contact B.

During the investigation, the police identified A as a prime suspect and tracked him down for arrest.

The police stated that A is firmly denying the charges.