On August 1, 2004, in Seoul, Lee Hang-man fatally stabbed two detectives attempting to arrest him on assault charges. A nationwide manhunt ensued with a 50 million won reward. Lee evaded capture for days, during which he assaulted his ex-lover and hid in various locations. He was eventually apprehended with the help of a civilian, Mr. Park. Lee was initially sentenced to death but later received life imprisonment due to the accidental nature of the crime and his potential for rehabilitation.
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1. On August 1, 2004, a coffee shop in downtown Seoul was the scene of a violent incident.
2. Two detectives, trying to arrest Lee Hang-man, were stabbed and fell to the ground.
3. Lee Hang-man then took out a hidden weapon and stabbed a police officer in the kidney.
4. He also swung the weapon at another police officer, killing two police officers, and ran away.
5. A public wanted order was issued for Lee Hang-man, and a reward of 50 million won was placed on him.
6. Lee Hang-man was accused of assault and had a history of violence.
7. He had been arrested for assault and was being pursued by three detectives from the Western Police Station's homicide unit.
8. Lee Hang-man had a history of crime, including 10 criminal records, and had served time in prison.
9. He had a daughter who was 7 years old at the time of the incident.
10. Lee Hang-man broke into a house and held a grandmother and her 4-year-old grandson hostage.
11. The grandmother, Ms. Park, reported Lee Hang-man to the police, leading to his capture.
12. Lee Hang-man was sentenced to death in the first trial, but the appellate court sentenced him to life imprisonment.
13. The law on compensation for public officials killed in the line of duty related to dangerous jobs has now been enacted, and the compensation has been greatly expanded.
14. Institutional laws have been put in place to allow firearms to be actively used when necessary.
15. Tasers and other non-lethal devices are now widely available for police use.