Stabbing Attack Kills at Least 7 in Tokyo
SelectPlusStabbing Attack Kills at Least 7 in TokyoStabbing Attack Kills at Least 7 in TokyoThe Associated PressA Japanese man went on a midday stabbing rampage in Tokyo's premier electronics and video game district Sunday, killing six people, wounding 12 and paralyzing thousands of shoppers with fear. (June 8)Chaos on the streets of Tokyo...After a Japanese man goes on a midday stabbing rampage, killing at least seven people and wounding another 10Officials say the deadly lunchtime attack started after a 25-year-old suspect plowed his rented truck into a crowded street full of Sunday shoppers.The suspect then allegedly jumped out of his car and began slashing and stabbing at random.The six dead include five males and one female...And at least two of the injured remain in critical condition.It happened in Tokyo's premier electronics and video game district --- An area wildly popular to the country's youth. Police say they have arrested the man --- who allegedly told authorities he showed up Sunday to kill people.Japan has seen a spike in violent crimes in the last few years --- And once rare stabbing attacks have become more frequent._ ___, The Associated Press.
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