Gang Leader Attacked with Sword by Organization Member in Shocking Photo Submitted for Prosecution

The man who emerged from the police station for prosecution had an intimidating presence. With a shaved head and sharp gaze, he faced the gathered reporters without flinching and boarded the transport vehicle.

On September 20, the Ushigome Police Station in Tokyo arrested Toshiyuki Ichinomiya (55) on suspicion of attempted murder. Ichinomiya is an executive of the designated violent gang, Kanto Sekine-gumi. The incident for which he was arrested occurred in the early hours of August 30.

 

Severe injuries including skull fracture.

“At around 3:30 AM, suspect Toshiyuki Ichinomiya was lying in wait for a 50-year-old gang leader, Mr. A, from the same Kanto Sekine-gumi group on a street in Arakicho, Shinjuku. When Mr. A appeared, Ichinomiya suddenly slashed him six times with a sword, targeting his head and abdomen in an attempt to kill him.

Mr. A suffered severe injuries, including a skull fracture. He was taken to the hospital, and while the recovery period is unclear, he is reportedly not in life-threatening condition. Ichinomiya arrived at the crime scene by car and fled immediately after the attack,” said a reporter from a national newspaper’s social affairs department.

Surveillance footage from the area led to the identification of Ichinomiya’s involvement, resulting in his arrest. During questioning, Ichinomiya reportedly has not provided further details and said,

“I have no comment.” 

The police are investigating the case, believing there was a personal conflict between Mr. A and suspect Ichinomiya.