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Suspect in Fatal Shooting of South Korean Tourist in Guam Commits Suicide

Police Arrest Alleged Getaway Driver as Investigation Continues into Tourist's Murder

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Kim In-kook, the South Korean consul general in Guam, speaks during a joint news conference in Hagatna on January 5. Photo: KUAM-TV via AP

Overview

  • The suspect in the fatal shooting of a South Korean tourist in Guam has committed suicide, according to police.
  • A second man, believed to be the driver of the vehicle used in the attack, has been arrested.
  • The victim was in Guam with his wife to celebrate his retirement.
  • Police are investigating whether the gun found with the suspect was used in the fatal shooting.
  • The suspect was found dead in a car in the village of Yona, which is about a 30-minute drive from Tumon, where the shooting took place.