79-year-old man arrested after fatal shootings in Chuo and Hyogo Wards, Kobe

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Where: Koberesolved to locality34.693, 135.194
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-30 · last update 2026-10-01
Sourcing: 6 reports6 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

On September 30, 2026, a 79-year-old man carried out two separate shootings in Kobe, Japan, using a gun. The attacks occurred in Chuo Ward and Hyogo Ward, resulting in 1 person killed and 1 person injured. The suspect, identified in reports as Naoto Kametani, was arrested near the scene of the second shooting. While reports differ on the specific ages and occupations of the victims, authorities have confirmed the suspect's involvement in both incidents.

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Sources

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bignewsnetwork.com
- 1st LD: 1 dead after shooting incidents in Japan2026-09-30
tokyoreporter.com
- Gunman arrested after twin daytime shootings in Kobe leave one dead - TokyoReporter2026-09-30
english.news.cn
- Suspect arrested after shootings leave 1 dead, 1 injured in Japan2026-09-30
thestar.com.my
- 79-year-old arrested after separate shootings in Japan’s Kobe leave one dead2026-09-30
japantoday.com
- 1 dead after 2 men shot in Kobe; 79-year-old suspect held - Japan Today2026-10-01
newsonjapan.com
- Former Gang Member Arrested Over Deadly Kobe Shootings2026-10-01

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