Breaking: 3 Stabbed, 1 Dead in Osaka’s Dotonbori, Suspect on the Run

OSAKA - Three people were stabbed in Osaka’s popular Dotonbori entertainment district in the early hours of Sunday morning, with emergency services responding to the scene around midnight and a 17-year-old male from Nara Prefecture confirmed dead. The suspect remains on the run and authorities have blocked off the area.

Incident Details

According to Osaka Prefectural Police, emergency calls came in around 12:00 a.m. on February 15 reporting that “people have been stabbed” in the Dotonbori 1-chome area of Chuo Ward. Three individuals were stabbed in total, with the teenage victim’s death confirmed by authorities. The condition of the other two victims has not been disclosed.

The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack and has not been caught. Police have set up barriers around the incident location, with multiple police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances arriving at the tourist hotspot.

Scene Description

The attack occurred near the Ebisubashi Bridge area in Dotonbori, one of Osaka’s most famous tourist and entertainment districts known for its neon lights, restaurants, and nightlife. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as emergency responders arrived at the area, with the tourist hotspot taking on a tense atmosphere as police blocked off sections for investigation.

Public Safety Warning

Authorities are urging residents and visitors in the Minami/Dotonbori area to remain alert and stay indoors if possible until the suspect is found. The Osaka Prefectural Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the attack and are working to identify and catch the person responsible.

This is a developing story and details may change as more information becomes available from authorities.