Police to Investigate Perpetrator After Hospital Treatment
Examining Franchise Disputes and Details of the Incident
A stabbing rampage occurred at a franchise pizza restaurant in Gwanak District, Seoul, resulting in three deaths.
According to Yonhap News on September 3, at around 10:57 a.m. that day, the owner of a franchise pizza restaurant in Jowon-dong, Gwanak District, Seoul, identified as Mr. A (41), stabbed three people with a weapon: an employee from the headquarters, Mr. B (49), an interior contractor, Mr. C (60), and Ms. D (32).
Police are controlling the area around a restaurant in Gwanak District, Seoul, where a stabbing incident occurred on the 3rd. Photo by Yonhap News
The three victims were immediately taken to a nearby hospital but ultimately died. It has been reported that Mr. C and Ms. D were father and daughter.
The perpetrator, Mr. A, attempted to take his own life after the attack but was rescued by authorities and is currently receiving treatment.
It was confirmed that Mr. A had ongoing conflicts with the victims over interior issues at the restaurant, and on the day of the incident, an argument over the same matter escalated, leading him to commit the crime with a weapon from the kitchen.
The police plan to take Mr. A into custody as soon as his treatment is complete and will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident. They intend to examine the history of discussions and specific disputes between the franchise headquarters and the franchisee regarding store management, as well as the overall context and background of the crime.
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