Sunday, June 22, 2014

Runaway S. Korean Soldier Suspecting of Killing 5 Fellow Soldiers Surounded



South Korean Military Exchanges Gunfire With Soldier Suspected Of Killing 5 -- CNN

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- The South Korean military exchanged gunfire with a soldier suspected of killing five of his comrades, a defense ministry official said Sunday.

The military encountered the man identified as Sgt Lim near a checkpoint in northeastern Gangwon province, where the base shooting occurred a day earlier.

Gunfire erupted after the military surrounded him.

About 60 shots rang out. The man's parents are there to persuade him to surrender, CNN affiliate YTN reported.

One platoon leader was injured during the gunfight, according to YTN.

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More News On The Tense Stand-Off Between A South Korean Soldier Suspected In A Mass Shooting Of Fellow Soldiers

Troops in Standoff with South Korean Soldier Who Killed 5 Comrades -- Defense News/AFP
South Korea troops surround soldier who killed five comrades -- Reuters
South Korea troops in stand-off with killer soldier -- BBC
South Korean Soldier Who Killed Five is Surrounded -- VOA
South Korean Troops Exchange Fire With Rogue Soldier Accused of Killing 5 Comrades -- VICE
Mother pleads with soldier as he makes last stand after killing five comrades -- The Times
South Korean soldier kills 5 comrades at border -- AP
5 soldiers killed, 7 wounded in shooting spree at border post -- Yonhap News Agency

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