Seoul: A South Korean official says a gunman has opened fire on the island of Saipan, killing four people before fatally shooting himself.
The Foreign Ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorised to release the information, says local authorities on the Pacific island confirmed the shooting occurred on Friday near a tourist attraction on Saipan.
He says five people have been killed including the gunman. Eight others have been wounded including six South Koreans. The official asked not to be named, citing government policy.
Bureau Report
First Published: Friday, November 20, 2009, 13:36