Ginowan City woman fatally stabbed; suspect detained

A 23-year-old woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds to her neck at an apartment in Ginowan City, Okinawa, on the morning of September 30. Emergency services were notified around 8:20 a.m. after witnesses reported seeing a person being stabbed.

Okinawa Prefectural Police have classified the incident as a murder. Authorities have detained a man in Naha City who is believed to be involved in the crime. The man, identified as the victim's former partner, was reportedly under a stalking prohibition order at the time of the incident. Police have seized a knife and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The suspect was transported to a hospital with injuries but is reported to be in a condition where he can communicate with investigators.