HOKKAIDO –
A police officer fired a warning shot into the air after a 42-year-old lady approached officers whereas pointing a kitchen knife at them on a road in Eniwa, Hokkaido, on July 17.
Police obtained an emergency name shortly earlier than 6 p.m. reporting an individual carrying a bladed weapon on a street in Eocho, Eniwa. Two officers have been dispatched to the scene.
According to police, the girl pointed the knife on the officers and started transferring towards them. One officer issued a warning earlier than firing a single handgun spherical into the air.
No one was injured.
The lady, who described herself as unemployed, was arrested on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law. Police mentioned she admitted to the allegation.
The bullet had not been recovered as of July 18, and police have been persevering with their investigation.
The Chitose Police Station mentioned it believed the officer’s actions have been an applicable execution of official duties based mostly on the data at the moment accessible.
Source: HBCニュース 北海道放送