Japan: Police responding to a stabbing attack at supermarket in Osaka, April 9

Event

Police are responding to a stabbing attack at a supermarket in Hirano Ward of Osaka during the evening of April 9. The male suspect, an employee at the supermarket, stabbed multiple people, leaving four with non-life-threatening injuries. The attacker has been detained by police. The motive for the attack is unclear.

Officials will likely remain in the area in the coming hours. Localized road travel delays are likely near the attack site.

Advice

Exercise caution in the affected location. Heed the instructions of officials.