Suspected shooter barricades himself in Japan post office after 2 wounded at nearby hospital, police say
The suspect is believed to have barricaded himself inside a post office in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, after two people were reportedly injured in a shooting at a nearby hospital. Police are currently at the scene attempting to negotiate with the suspect, according to local reports. It is unclear at this time what the motive was for the shooting or if the suspect is armed, but authorities are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the public. The two injured victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but their conditions are currently unknown.