Aug 13, 2008 21:49
From the local news and newspapers:
"A suspect was apprehended earlier tonight when an underground club on Nishi Dori named Corona was burned to the ground when an unknown person threw a stick of dynamite into the bar. The ventilation system in the club aided in the spreading of the fire. While many of the patrons managed to escape, seven were injured. Two are suffering from second and third degree burns and are in critical condition. One fifteen year old, Fukuyama Shunichi, was taken away from the scene by ambulance and pronounced dead upon arrival at Central Hospital. While he had third and fourth degree burns all over his body, his death was caused when he was pushed to the ground in the rush to escape the fire. "The various bruises and indentations over his body," said the coroner, "helped us to determine that he had been trampled to death before the fire reached him."
Authorities refuse to comment as to whether or not they suspect the attack was in retaliation for the attack on Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, though it is suspected that the attack was made by a member of a pro-ban faction."
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