Three criminal profilers will assist police in investigating a stabbing spree that occurred in Incheon, South Korea, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The attack left eight people injured, with one victim in critical condition. The suspect, a 59-year-old man, was apprehended at the scene and is being questioned to determine his motive.
The investigation into the motive behind the Incheon stabbing spree is crucial for understanding the factors that lead to such violent acts and for informing public safety measures.
The suspect in a stabbing spree that injured eight people in Incheon on October 13, 2026, has told investigators that his motive stemmed from frustration over his treatment at a local hospital. The 59-year-old man stated during questioning that he did not target specific individuals but rather chose those who appeared weaker, and that he had no intention to kill.
According to police, the suspect had been receiving treatment for athlete's foot at a hospital but was dissatisfied with the lack of improvement in his condition. This led him to stage a one-man protest in front of the facility in August. The hospital subsequently reported him to the police for carrying a weapon during these protests, resulting in him being booked last month.
"I was unhappy with the hospital and unhappy that I was investigated by the police because the hospital reported me," the suspect was quoted as telling investigators. Three criminal profilers have been assigned to assist in determining the motive behind the attack. In addition to the eight injured, two others were attacked but escaped unharmed. The suspect was found carrying a large quantity of what appeared to be prescribed psychiatric medication, and preliminary drug tests were negative. Police intend to seek an arrest warrant after concluding their interrogation.
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