In a shocking incident that took place in Saitama, Japan, a taxi driver was shot and injured by an unidentified assailant who managed to escape. The incident occurred on the streets of Kawaguchi City, Saitama, in the early hours of the morning.
According to reports, a convenience store employee nearby made a distress call to emergency services after witnessing the taxi driver bleeding and claiming to have been shot. The Saitama Prefectural Police responded to the scene and found the taxi driver inside his parked vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the identity of the shooter is still unknown. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the suspect.
The taxi driver was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, and his current condition is reported to be stable. The incident has left the local community in shock and raised concerns about the safety of taxi drivers working in the area.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in the investigation. The police are working tirelessly to apprehend the suspect and bring them to justice for their violent actions.