The police have decided not to disclose the identity of a man in his 60s, referred to as A (62), who allegedly killed his son with a homemade firearm in an apartment in Songdo, Incheon.
The Incheon Police Agency stated on the 28th that it would not release the personal information of A, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder and other charges. This decision was made considering the strong opposition from the bereaved family regarding the release of personal information.
Under current laws, the police decide whether to disclose personal information by considering not only the severity of the crime but also the need for victim protection and the wishes of the victim (or family members).
Earlier, the bereaved family issued a statement saying, "We oppose the public disclosure of the suspect's personal information as it raises concerns about secondary damage to the victim's family."
A is suspected of shooting his son B (33) around 9:31 p.m. on the 20th in an apartment in Songdo International City, Yeonsu District, Incheon. At the time, B was preparing a birthday table for his father, and his daughter-in-law and two grandchildren were also present in the house.
A had also set explosives in his apartment located in Ssangmun-dong, Dobong District, Seoul. Some of the explosives were reportedly set with a timer to ignite at 12 p.m. on the 21st.