Key Facts
• August 13: Incident occurred in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture.
• Victim: 48-year-old father, stabbed over 10 times in neck and abdomen.
• Suspect: 15-year-old middle school student, arrested for murder.
• Weapon: Kitchen knife believed to be from the home.
• August 16: Autopsy confirmed cause of death as hemorrhagic shock.
• Police previously responded to a dispute between father and son on July 20.
• Investigation ongoing to determine motive.
Summary
A 15-year-old middle school student was arrested for allegedly stabbing his 48-year-old father to death at their home in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, on August 13. The victim sustained over 10 stab wounds to the neck and abdomen, with a kitchen knife believed to be the weapon. An autopsy conducted on August 16 confirmed the cause of death as hemorrhagic shock. Police revealed that they had previously responded to a dispute between the father and son on July 20. Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the incident.
