Gunman Holds Hostages in Japan Post Office, Prompts Evacuation

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A suspected gunman barricaded himself in a post office in central Japan after two people were wounded and gunshots were heard at a nearby hospital. The suspect, believed to be between ages 50 and 70, fled the hospital and barricaded himself in the Warabi post office. Gun violence is rare in Japan due to strict firearms ownership laws.
- Suspected shooter barricades himself in Japan post office after 2 wounded at nearby hospital, police say CNN
- Suspected Gunman Holds Hostages in Near Tokyo The New York Times
- Breaking News Live October 31: Two reported hurt in hospital shooting in Japan's Toda and Saitama Times of India
- Gunman Takes Hostages In Japan Post Office, 300 Residents Asked To Evacuate NDTV
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