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Woo Bum-kon
South Korean spree killer (1955-1982) · South Korea · On the map · Died at 26
The Woo Bum-kon incident also known as the Uiryeong shooting incident or Officer Woo incident, was a spree killing that occurred during the night from April 26 to April 27, 1982, in Uiryeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
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Policeman Woo Bum-kon murdered 56 people and wounded around 35 others in four villages using two stolen rifles and explosives. Woo killed himself in a suicide bombing with three hostages before a police response.
Country
South Korea
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1955 to 1982 · aged 26