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Three killed in South Korea shooting | Three killed in South Korea shooting |
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A gunman has opened fire at a convenience store in South Korea, killing three people, local media say. | A gunman has opened fire at a convenience store in South Korea, killing three people, local media say. |
The shooting happened around 08:00 (23:00GMT Tuesday) in Sejong city, an administrative hub 120km (75 miles) from Seoul. | The shooting happened around 08:00 (23:00GMT Tuesday) in Sejong city, an administrative hub 120km (75 miles) from Seoul. |
The suspect was later found dead in a nearby city. Police said he was the ex-boyfriend of the sister of one of the victims. | |
Gun crime is extremely rare in South Korea. | Gun crime is extremely rare in South Korea. |
Most men have experience using a firearm because of compulsory military service but private gun ownership is banned. | Most men have experience using a firearm because of compulsory military service but private gun ownership is banned. |
Only security personnel can carry guns, and hunters must keep their firearms at a police station. | Only security personnel can carry guns, and hunters must keep their firearms at a police station. |
Police said the suspect had retrieved two shotguns from a police station two hours before the shooting, reports said. | |
In June 2014 a South Korean conscript shot dead five of his colleagues near the North Korean border. | In June 2014 a South Korean conscript shot dead five of his colleagues near the North Korean border. |
The young man, who officials said had struggled to adapt to military life, was subsequently sentenced to death. | The young man, who officials said had struggled to adapt to military life, was subsequently sentenced to death. |
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