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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

2 dead after teen cadet allegedly shoots GSDF personnel in Gifu

GIFU -- An 18-year-old Ground Self-Defense Force cadet allegedly shot fellow GSDF personnel at a firing range in Gifu City on Wednesday morning, killing two and injuring one.

The Gifu prefectural police arrested the male cadet at the scene. The police believe the teen fired a rifle at the personnel with intent to kill. The suspect has admitted to firing the rifle.

The cadet allegedly opened fire at around 9:10 a.m. when SDF members were standing in formation during target practice at the GSDF firing range, according to investigative sources.

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