11.08.2024 14:20
An 18-year-old soldier in Japan killed two fellow soldiers with whom he had an argument at the Hino Kihon shooting range. The incident took place in Gifu prefecture. The Ground Self-Defense Force confirmed that two of the injured soldiers died in the hospital. The details of the incident are still being investigated. Despite Japan's strict gun control laws, there has been an observed increase in violent incidents in recent years.
A 18-year-old novice Japanese soldier killed two fellow soldiers he argued with at a shooting range at a Japanese military base.
Police reported that the suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the scene in Gifu prefecture in central Japan.
Police said the suspect fired a rifle at three other soldiers during a shooting exercise at the Hino Kihon shooting range.
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, the country's army, confirmed that two of the injured soldiers later died in the hospital.
An anonymous military official, citing protocol, said it was believed that a large number of people were participating in the training at the time of the incident, but details were still being investigated.
Japan was known for its strict gun control laws and security, but in recent years, there have been high-profile incidents of violence, including stabbings and arson attacks at metro stations, and there is growing concern about homemade weapons and explosives.