A shocking stabbing incident occurred in Fukuoka, Japan, on December 14, sending waves of fear through the city as multiple idol-related events were taking place nearby. A man armed with a knife attacked a male and a female victim before fleeing the scene, prompting an urgent manhunt by local police.
The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA, a commercial complex located in the Jigyohama area of Chuo Ward, near Fukuoka’s PayPay Dome. At the time, the area was crowded due to simultaneous events involving HKT48 and Hey! Say! JUMP, raising concerns about public safety among fans and staff.
According to police, officers rushed to the scene after receiving emergency calls and found two victims lying on the ground. The injured man was identified as a staff member assisting with an HKT48 event, while the female victim was a fan who had come to watch Hey! Say! JUMP’s concert at the dome.
Both victims were stabbed with what is believed to be a bladed weapon. Fortunately, authorities confirmed that they were conscious when found and are not in life-threatening condition. They were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Following the attack, HKT48’s event was halted midway as a precaution.
Police described the suspect as a man in his 60s, approximately 160 cm tall. At the time of the attack, he was reportedly wearing black clothing, a black hat, glasses, and a white face mask, and was carrying a knife-like object. The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
The Fukuoka Prefectural Police have launched an investigation on charges of attempted murder and are continuing efforts to locate and apprehend the suspect. Authorities have also increased patrols in the surrounding areas and urged the public to remain vigilant, especially near large-scale events and crowded venues.
The incident has sparked widespread concern online, particularly among fans attending concerts and idol events in the area, highlighting ongoing anxieties about public safety at large entertainment gatherings in Japan.
Sources: ETtoday星光雲
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