Incheon shooting suspect says financial support ended; began preparing crime in August

The 62-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his son with a homemade firearm during a birthday celebration told police he committed the crime because financial support from his ex-wife's company had stopped last year, a claim that contradicts what the victim’s family has said. According to the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station, which is leading the investigation, the suspect, identified only as A, made the statement during questioning by three criminal profilers on July 22. He said he had been receiving 3 million won ($2,100]) monthly by being registered as an employee at his ex-wife’s company but that the payments ceased in the second half of last year. He also reportedly told police, “I’ve always lived an honest and upright life.” The police, however, emphasized that this account has yet to be verified. “The suspect’s claims conflict with the statements of the victim’s family, who say the ex-wife and son consistently supported A financially and never stopped,” a police official said, adding that they have requested a warrant to search A’s financial accounts. InvestigWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times