Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Korean Crew Member Attacked in US Requests Police Investigation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 17th that it requested a thorough investigation by local police regarding a stabbing incident caused by a homeless man at a large supermarket in downtown Los Angeles (LA), USA, on the 15th (local time), in which one Korean crew member was attacked.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “Our local diplomatic mission immediately dispatched a consul to the hospital to check the patient's condition as soon as the accident was recognized,” and added, “We requested a prompt and thorough investigation from the relevant police authorities.”

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korean national who was stabbed was transferred to the hospital’s intensive care unit and is currently hospitalized, with communication possible.

The perpetrator was shot by armed security nearby and arrested, but later died at the hospital.

The official said, “While confirming the victim’s treatment status, we will continue to provide necessary consular assistance when the victim’s family arrives locally.” The victim, a crew member of a domestic airline, is known to have been attacked while waiting for a return flight after completing duties on the Incheon?LA route.