In a shocking incident in Saitama, Japan, a taxi driver was shot and injured by a man who then fled the scene. The incident took place on the streets of Kawaguchi City late at night. The police received a call around 11:40 pm from a convenience store employee reporting that a taxi driver was bleeding and claiming to have been shot with a gun.
Upon arrival, the police found the taxi driver inside his vehicle, bleeding from a gunshot wound. The man informed them that he had been shot while the taxi was parked. The suspect had already fled the scene by the time the authorities arrived.
The Saitama Prefectural Police have launched an investigation into the shooting incident. The motive behind the attack and the identity of the suspect are currently unknown. The taxi driver was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Incidents of gun violence are relatively rare in Japan, known for its strict gun control laws. The shooting has left the local community in shock and raised concerns about public safety in the area. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.