Eight Injured in Incheon Supermarket Stabbing, One in Cardiac Arrest

Eight people injured in Incheon supermarket stabbing, one in cardiac arrest. Police investigate suspect arrested.

October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Incheon, South Korea — A violent stabbing at a supermarket in Incheon left at least eight individuals injured, with one person reportedly experiencing cardiac arrest, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 13, at a Homeplus hypermarket in the city. Police confirmed that between six and eight people were hurt, with varying degrees of severity, following an alleged knife attack by a man in his 60s.

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The suspect was taken into custody after the attack, which has prompted an ongoing investigation. Emergency services responded to the scene, and one of the victims was reported to be in critical condition due to the cardiac arrest.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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