ANN News in Japan reported that a Japanese police officer fired three shots at a car, detaining one man, believed to be of Thai nationality, while another possibly fled in Asahi City, Chiba.

In Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, a man who was questioned by a police officer resisted and drove towards the officer, prompting the officer to fire three shots from a handgun. The man was detained at the scene, while another individual escaped.

According to investigators, around 4pm on the 13th, three cars were parked in front of a yard in Kaburaki, Asahi City, which aroused suspicion. When a police officer approached and began questioning a man, believed to be of Thai nationality, the man resisted. The police arrested him on charges of obstruction of official duties.

One person fled the scene in a car, but later returned and drove towards the police officer, prompting the officer to fire three shots at the man.


The police are investigating the details of the incident.

Japanese police detain Thai national, fire at another suspect in Chiba