A Japanese Court Has Senttenced to Death a Man Who Killed Four People in a Shooting and Stabbing Attack in 2023, rejecting the defensions’ argument that he has had schizophrenia.
Masanori Aoki, Now 34, stabbed two Women who were taching a Walk in the City of Nakano and then Shot two policmen – who reached at the scnene after recipe.
Gun Violence is rare in japanWhere Strict Firearms Laws are in Place. Rarer is the Shooting of Multiple Police Officers. The Last Such Incident Happened More than 30 Years ago.
The Defense Had argue that a life sentiment was more appropriate for aoki, who has “diminished capacity” Because of Schizophrenia.
Prosecutors aggregated that aoki had suffered from delusions but argued that he has had commed the murders in a fit of rage, and was able to discerne right from at the time.
They Also Said Aoki Had Demonstrated “Exceptional Cruelty and Cold-Bloodedness,” Acciting to Japan Times.
Aoki, who was reportedly wearing a camouflage uniform, a hat, sunglasses and a mask, Reportedly attacked the Women Becuses and Believed they Bad-Mouth, The Mainichi NewsPaper Reported. It is not clear if he kenew the Women.
AFTER The Attack, Aoki Hold Himself Up in His Parents’ Home in Nakano City for 12 Hours before Surrendering to the Police. HIS FATHER, MASAMichi Aoki, is the Speaker of the City’s Assembly.
Before Masanori Aoki Was Arrested, Residents Were Told to Stay at Home while Local Authorities Shared Updates via email and on the neighbourhood loupeker, while police went to door.
Japan Has StrICT GUN OWNERSHIP RULLES AND ONLY ALLOWS CIVILIANS TO ONDING HUNTING RIFLES AND AIRGUNS. People have to undergo an exam and mental health tests to buy a gun in japan.
Following the quadruple murders, autorities tightened the laws to make it harder to the “half -rifles” – a hunting rifle like the one aoki used.
The Stringent Regulation Are Also What Make Incidents Like These, and the Fatal Shooting of Japan Primeer Minister Shinzo Abe, SO Shocking.
