A shooting has occurred in the central Japanese city of Toda, leaving two people injured. The suspect, believed to be in his 40s or 50s, managed to flee the scene on a motorcycle and remains at large.
In an alarming situation, there are reports of a hostage situation at a post office in the neighboring town of Warabi. At this time, it is still unclear if these two incidents are related.
Images released by local media show a man armed with a gun standing at the entrance of a post office near Toda Chuo General Hospital, the site of the shooting. The victims of this shocking incident have been identified as a doctor and an elderly patient.
The area around the hospital and post office has been filled with security personnel and ambulances. The shooting was reported to police around 1pm, and the hostage situation in Warabi was reported about an hour later.
In response to these incidents, authorities have issued an evacuation order for people living within a 300 meter radius of the Warabi post office. Nearby facilities have also been closed as a precaution.
It’s important to note that incidents of this nature are extremely rare in Japan, a country known for its strict gun ownership rules. Civilians are only allowed to own hunting rifles and air guns, and must pass a rigorous background check and mental health tests to do so.
As this is a developing story, we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. We ask everyone to stay safe and follow the instructions of the authorities.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change as the situation evolves. We are committed to providing you with the most accurate and up-to-date news on this current situation.
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