Ganghwa Island shooting
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The Ganghwa Island shooting occurred on July 4, 2011 at 11:50 a.m. at a coastal base in Ganghwa County when a South Korean marine corporal identified Kim Minchan assigned to the South Korean 2nd Marine Division went on a shooting spree towards his team with a K-2 rifle and later attempted a suicide with a grenade.[1] The assault was carried out in a barracks, killing four soldiers while injuring another. Three were killed on the spot while the fourth died after being taken to the hospital.[2] One of the fatalities was an officer while the rest were rank-and-file soldiers.[3] The victims included the cousin of South Korean actor, Im Hyeok-pil.[4]
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Location | Ganghwa County, South Korea |
Date | July 4, 2011; 12 years ago (2011-07-04) |
Target | South Korean marines |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
Deaths | 4 |
Perpetrator | Corporal Kim, ROKMC |