Jul 26 (tokyoreporter.com) - Miyazaki Prefectural Police arrested a 34-year-old man over the fatal slashing of his father at the residence they share in the town of Kawaminami early Wednesday, reports TBS News
At around 1:00 a.m., Masahiro Tanaka allegedly used a Japanese sword to slash his father, 62-year-old Jin, in the left buttocks, according to police.
Jin was rushed to a hospital where he was later confirmed dead, police said.
Tanaka, who has been accused of attempted murder, admits to the allegations, police said.
“I am shocked,†a neighbor was quoted by the network. “He was not a person disliked by his children.â€
Police are now investigating whether to change the charges against Tanaka to murder.