Japan: Suspected gunman takes hostages at post office

Officials on Tuesday said a suspected gunman had taken an unknown number of people hostage at a post office in Warabi City, on the outskirts of Tokyo.

What do we know about the two incidents?

“At approximately 2:15 p.m. today, a person has taken hostages and holed up at a post office in Chuo 5-chome area of Warabi City… The perpetrator is possessing what appears to be a gun,” said an official statement.

 “Citizens near the scene are urged to follow police instructions and evacuate…