Teenager killed, two injured in stabbing in Osaka’s Dotonbori district

A 17-year-old lost his life and two other teenagers sustained injuries after a stabbing incident occurred late Saturday (Feb 14) in central Osaka’s bustling Dotonbori district.

Authorities responded to an emergency call at approximately 11.55 pm local time, reporting multiple stabbings on the first floor of a building in the popular shopping area.

Police said the deceased victim, a 17-year-old from Nara Prefecture, suffered fatal stab wounds to the chest and other parts of his body. The two injured teenagers were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The suspect, a 21-year-old man, fled the scene on foot and was later arrested. Police believed the suspect was acquainted with the three victims and had a quarrel with them before the attack.

(Xinhua and NHK World)