Overview
- The child was found bleeding inside the family home in Musashino’s Sekimae neighborhood and died about two hours after being taken to a hospital.
- Officers arrested the mother at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder after she acknowledged stabbing her son and daughter.
- The girl’s 8-year-old brother sustained a hand injury that police say is not life-threatening.
- Investigators recovered a bloodied kitchen knife and a fruit knife believed to have been used in the attack.
- The incident came to light when the boy sought help from neighbors, and police say the children’s father was away at work as they investigate motive.