Shooting at Military Training Ground in Japan Leaves Self-Defense Forces Members Dead
Details of the Shooting
Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday that several members of the Self-Defense Forces may have been killed in a shootout at a military training ground in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan.
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Authorities, citing unnamed sources, said one man fired a pistol and at least three were wounded. The department said the extent of their injuries is unknown.
They added that there were no reports of civilian casualties.
Gun Violence in Japan
Shooting is extremely rare in Japan, where gun ownership is heavily regulated and anyone who wants to own a gun must go through a rigorous process.
As more information becomes available, the public will undoubtedly be seeking answers as to why this tragic event occurred and how it could have been prevented.
