When Family Bonds Shattered in Incheon

A Family Dinner Turns Deadly

What began as a birthday celebration in a high-rise Songdo apartment ended in heartbreak when a 62-year-old father opened fire on his 30-year-old son
Over three hours of investigation traced the suspect through CCTV and witness statements before his arrest in Seoul
News outlets like Newsis and News1 reported the initial shooting and subsequent attempted arson at the father’s home

Clashing Narratives

The suspect claims he snapped when monthly support payments of three million won stopped, but the bereaved family insists they never cut off living expenses
Police are caught between these diametrically opposed accounts as reports from Chosun and Hani highlight the lack of documented bank transfers and household harmony prior to the tragedy

Digital Forensics and Evidence

Authorities secured a court order to search the father’s financial records and are now analyzing phone logs, messages, and browsing history for motive clues
PolicePrime and Yonhap updates note ongoing digital forensics that may reveal hidden planning or mental distress leading up to the crime
Experts warn that in a wired society, private data can be as revealing as eyewitness testimony

Public Reactions and Cultural Insights

Online communities on DCInside and FMKorea expressed disbelief that such a violent act could occur in a society that prizes filial piety and respect for elders
On Naver and Tistory blogs—such as Mind to Heart and BrightSink—readers shared shock, with many questioning underlying social pressures on elderly parents and adult children
Cultural context shows Korea’s strict gun control makes this case unprecedented, prompting debates on mental health support for aging populations