Masked miscreant attack kills three in central Japan, police surround suspect
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A witness told NHK television that a woman was chased by the suspected assailant in the city of Nagano and she fell to the ground in panic, after which the suspect stabbed her. According to eyewitnesses, the assailant shot two officers of a police patrol who arrived at the scene.
Three people, including two policemen, were killed in an attack by a masked man armed with a rifle and knife in Nagano, central Japan, on Thursday. According to media reports, the police have surrounded the suspected attacker in a building. A witness told NHK television that a woman was chased by the suspected assailant in the city of Nagano until she panicked and fell to the ground, after which the suspect stabbed her. According to eyewitnesses, the assailant shot two officers of a police patrol who arrived at the scene. Police said the woman, who was injured in the attack, died in the hospital.
At the same time, the NHK report said that the injured policemen also died. According to ‘Kyodo News’, the masked attacker injured another person who was nearby. According to NHK news, the suspect hiding in a building has been surrounded by the police. Giving a description of the suspect, the police said that he was wearing a cap and glasses and his face was covered with a mask. However, the motive behind the attack by the attacker could not be immediately ascertained. The authorities have urged the residents of the area to remain in their homes.
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