A taxi driver was shot and injured late Wednesday night near Kawaguchi Station in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The incident occurred during a robbery attempt, and the suspect, described as a man in his 50s wearing a black outfit, is currently at large. The suspect allegedly yelled at the driver to hand over money before firing a bullet inside the car. The incident began in the Akabane station area and continued for 3 km before the shooting occurred. The driver is now hospitalized, and Saitama police are actively searching for the suspect on suspicion of attempted murder.
#wow #crime #Japan: Man, 50's, in black outfit got into a #taxi in #Akabane station area & 3 km away in #kawasaki city he yelled at the driver: #お金出せ Give me the money! He shot a bullet from his gun inside the car. He ran away. #police is searching for him Driver in hospital
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