A Self-Defense Force member was arrested Wednesday after allegedly killing two other personnel with a rifle at a Ground Self-Defense Force shooting range in the city of Gifu. Another victim was seriously injured.
The 18-year-old male suspect — who is a new GSDF recruit — was arrested at the scene for attempted murder. He admitted to the allegations, saying there was “no denying” that he had shot the victims, investigators said. The suspect is being held at a Gifu Prefectural Police station.
The suspect said he had targeted a 52-year-old instructor, investigators said during an interview with NHK. Police authorities are investigating the specifics of his motive.
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