Shiga teenager arrested after fatal stabbing of father

A 17-year-old high school student has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture. The incident occurred at the family residence on the morning of September 2.

According to police, the student allegedly stabbed her 49-year-old father, a local government employee, in the neck with a pair of scissors. The father was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. The student reportedly called the police herself to report the incident, stating that a fight had broken out.

While initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Omihachiman Police Station is transitioning the investigation to a murder charge. The student has partially denied the allegations, admitting that the stabbing occurred but claiming it was not intentional.