Corporal A, who suddenly jumped out of an armored vehicle during training on a road in Paju, Gyeonggi-do and brandished a ‘bay sword’ at citizens, was handed over to the military.
He did not give any specific answer to reporters who asked about his motive for the crime.
Corporal A was handed over to military authorities in a police escort vehicle at Paju Police Station around 12:40 pm on the 27th.
Corporal A covered his face with a military cap and a white mask, and his hands were handcuffed.
Before boarding the convoy, Corporal A was asked questions such as ‘Is 온라인카지노this a planned crime?’ and ‘Was there any harsh treatment within the unit?’, but he did not give any answers.
According to police and military authorities, Corporal A, who was riding in an armored vehicle, suddenly jumped out of the armored vehicle on a road in Jori-eup, Paju, Gyeonggi-do, at around 8:45 a.m. on this day.
According to eyewitness accounts, Corporal A threatened citizens with a military bayonet.
He then crossed the road and blocked the car that a citizen was driving, threatening him by saying, “Give me your car keys.”
However, Corporal A was immediately subdued by military officials and citizens at the scene.
Corporal A is said to have resisted the military police chasing him by swinging his bayonet.
In the process, a citizen in his 30s suffered a hand injury, but it was reported that there was no life-threatening injury.
Corporal A was a member of the Army Armored Corps, and it was investigated that he suddenly committed this crime during training.
The Army explained, “The military is cooperating with civilian police to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident, and we plan to handle it strictly according to the results of the investigation.”
The Army went on to say, “We regret that an incident occurred during training,” and added, “We offer our deepest condolences to the affected citizens and will take an active interest in their treatment.”