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Austria: Villach knife attacker identified as 23-year-old Syrian man
Villach, Austria – A 23-year-old man went on a stabbing spree in the southern Austrian city of Villach on Saturday afternoon, fatally wounding a 14-year-old boy and injuring four others before being detained by authorities, police confirmed.
According to Austrian police, the suspect—a Syrian national with legal residence in Austria—attacked five passersby in an unprovoked assault in the city’s downtown area.
The victims, all male and between the ages of 14 and 32, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
A 42-year-old man, who was driving past the scene, intervened by using his vehicle to block the suspect’s movement, helping to prevent further harm, police spokesperson Rainer Dionisio told Austria’s public broadcaster ORF.
Despite efforts by emergency responders, the 14-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries, while two others sustained serious wounds, and two suffered minor injuries.
Law enforcement has yet to establish a clear motive behind the attack and is actively investigating the suspect’s background and potential connections.
“We have to wait until we get secure information,” Dionisio stated.
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects and are continuing their search for any potential accomplices.
The stabbing spree has left the residents of Villach in shock, with local officials expressing deep concern over the incident.
Carinthia Governor Peter Kaiser extended his condolences to the family of the teenage victim, calling the attack “an outrageous atrocity that must be met with harsh consequences.”
He further emphasized that “those who live in Carinthia, in Austria, must respect the law and adhere to our rules and values.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to release further details as they become available.
Tokyo, Japan – Voice actress and live streamer Mogami Ai was brutally stabbed to death while broadcasting live on the Japanese streaming platform ふわっち (Whowatch) in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Authorities have arrested a male suspect at the scene, who allegedly carried out the attack while the livestream continued to broadcast to viewers.
According to reports, Mogami was in the midst of a 企画 (planned broadcast) where she attempted to walk around the entire Yamanote Line, a popular train loop in Tokyo.
During the stream, viewers suddenly heard a chilling scream—”Kyaa! Help me!”—which continued for nearly a minute before abruptly stopping.
Shortly after, a bloodied individual appeared on-screen. The attacker, still holding a knife, then turned the smartphone camera toward himself, revealing his face to the livestream audience.
The comment section was immediately flooded with shocked reactions, with many viewers questioning if this was a random attack.
Instead of stopping the broadcast, the suspect continued filming the fallen Mogami as she lay motionless on the ground.
A passerby, witnessing the horrific scene, intervened and shouted, “What are you doing?!” Moments later, police arrived at the scene and confronted the suspect.
“Did you do this?” an officer asked.
“I did it,” the man responded calmly, still holding the weapon.
Police immediately took the suspect into custody, officially declaring him under arrest.
Officers then checked Mogami’s condition and confirmed, “No breathing.”
As a crowd gathered around the scene, their shocked voices could be heard in the background of the livestream, which remained active for a significant amount of time before eventually being cut off.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect’s identity or motive, though initial reports suggest he may have been an anti-fan of Mogami.
Investigations are currently ongoing.