High school student murderer had knives before stalking report

A chilling incident has gripped Gwangju as a 24-year-old man, identified by the surname Jang, stands accused of a brutal murder and attempted murder. The suspect allegedly killed a high school student and left another critically injured in the early hours of May 5th. This horrific act has been compounded by the revelation that Jang had been reported for stalking a female acquaintance just two days before the attack, raising serious questions about the adequacy of protective measures and the potential for escalation.

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life is not fun, so I wanted to take someone with me before killing myself

According to police, Jang was reported on May 3rd by a female colleague from his part-time job, who expressed fear for her safety as he was seen lingering around her residence. She requested police protection, stating she needed to move due to his presence. While police provided her with protection until she relocated, Jang allegedly proceeded with his violent acts just days later. He claims his actions were impulsive, driven by a desire to commit suicide by taking someone else's life, stating "life is not fun, so I wanted to take someone with me before killing myself."

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Jang was lingering around her house and she had to move to another region

However, investigators are scrutinizing this claim, particularly given that Jang was found to have been carrying two knives in his vehicle prior to the attack. This discovery has led to a thorough investigation into whether the murders were premeditated. Police are exploring the possibility that Jang may have been motivated by a desire to silence the stalking victim or to carry out violent acts he had been planning. His background reveals a history of being a withdrawn student in high school, failing to gain admission to university, and completing his mandatory military service as a reservist. He has been living alone while working part-time jobs.

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Jang was carrying knives in his car before the incident

Authorities are currently analyzing items seized from Jang's residence, including adult products, and are continuing the search for his mobile phone, which he claims to have discarded in a river after the crime. A psychological evaluation is underway to assess potential factors such as inferiority complex, distorted anger towards society, and pressure from the stalking investigation. Jang's personal information is set to be released to the public on May 14th, as he has refused to consent to its disclosure. The police are dedicating their resources to uncovering the motive behind the killings and proving the premeditated nature of the crime before he is transferred to the prosecution.

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Jang refused to disclose his personal information, so his identity will be released on the 14th