A Ground Self-Defense Force cadet arrested in connection with a shooting incident at a firing range in Gifu City that left two instructors dead and one seriously injured allegedly continued discharging his weapon when other GSDF members attempted to subdue him, according to sources.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.
According to the GSDF, Master Sgt. Yasuchika Kikumatsu, 52, was fatally shot in the chest, Sgt. Kosuke Yashiro, 25, was fatally shot in the flank, and Sgt. Yusuke Hara, 25, was shot in the left thigh.
