Kanagawa: Man, 29, stabs roommate in Yokohama

tokyoreporter.com -- Feb 26

Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his male roommate at their residence in Yokohama early Saturday, reports TV Asahi

At around 1:45 a.m., Hiroyuki Baba telephoned emergency services to report that he had killed his roommate at the residence, located in Isogo ward.

Officers arriving at the scene found Mizuho Kojima, a 33-year-old elementary school teacher in Yokosuka City, collapsed face-down and bleeding from his chest in a room.

Kojima was transported to a hospital where he is in serious condition.

At the time police arrived, Baba’s hands were covered in blood. A knife that is believed to have been used in the crime was also found at the scene.

Baba, who has been accused of attempted murder, admits to the allegations, police said.

Police are now seeking the motive for the crime.

Feb 26 (ANNnewsCH) - 横浜市のマンションで、同居している30代の男性をナイフで刺したとして、29歳の男が殺人未遂容疑で現行犯逮捕されました。刺された男性は重傷です。