Two soldiers injured in firing incident at Japanese army point
18 year old army convict arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
In a surprising incident on a
Japanese army chaperone, an 18-year-old army recruit shot three comrades at a
firing range, resulting in the death of two soldiers. According to police, the
suspect was caught off guard in Gifu Prefecture, located in central Japan, and
arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Fatal shooting occurred during routine shooting practice
The incident came to light
during a shooting practice at the Hino Kihon firing range where the suspected
soldiers fired rifles. The Ground Self-Defense Force, Japan's army, confirmed
that two of the injured soldiers succumbed to their injuries at a hospital.
Army Chief General Yasunori Morishita expressed grave concern over the
incident, saying that such an incident should never happen within the
organization responsible for handling the initiative.
Shooting and explosive drills ordered to be temporarily suspended
Morishita ordered a temporary
suspension of shooting and explosives drills across the country in order to
thoroughly investigate the incident and implement necessary security measures
to prevent future flare-ups. The decision is aimed at ensuring a thorough
investigation into the incident and improving security protocols within the
Army.
Investigation underway, details of training under investigation
While the exact details of the
incident and the number of people involved in the training are still under
investigation, it is believed that several other individuals were attending the
training at the time of the shooting. An army official said on condition of
anonymity that the investigation is on to consolidate all relevant information.
Security concerns and recent incidents of violence
Japan has long been known for its safety and strict gun control laws. However, in recent years, the country has experienced instances of high-profile violence, including shootings, stabbings all involving teenagers, arson attacks, and growing concerns about home-made guns and explosives. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had a narrow escape in April when a pipe bomb was thrown at a campaign site. Furthermore, the July 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe with a hand-held gun highlights the issue. Last month, a man was arrested for shooting and killing two police officers after allegedly killing two women with a knife in Nagano Prefecture.
As the investigation continues
and officials seek to improve security measures, this tragic incident is a
reminder of the ongoing compromise requirements and efforts to ensure the
safety of military personnel and the public at large.
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