Japanese Airi Sato stabbed to death during live stream in Tokyo
ALBAWABA - A Japanese streamer was stabbed to death during a live stream in Tokyo on March 11, local media reported.
Airi Sato, 22, who lived in Tama city, was confirmed dead by doctors after she was subjected to a stabbing attack. Doctors said she was stabbed in the neck and stomach.
The Metropolitan Police Department in Japan announced arresting the attacker quickly at the crime scene in the Takadanobaba district of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward.
According to media, the police in Tokyo received an emergency call at 9:55 a.m. and responded rapidly.
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The attacker was named Tochigi Prefecture and lives in Oyama, police added. He was caught with multiple knives in his possession.
Police quoted the suspect: "I got to know the woman through her video streaming, and I started meeting her three years ago by visiting the restaurant where she worked."
Tochigi Prefecture also mentioned: "I had money troubles with her. I saw a notice about her livestreaming schedule and came to Tokyo on the morning of that day."
He noted: "Then, I identified her location by watching the live video she was streaming."
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