It's been 24 days and a week since the clinic that entered the building in Kita-ku, Osaka was set on fire.
Twenty-five people, including clinic staff and those who were aiming to return to work with their support, have died, and there are many people on the scene who mourn the victims and come to the flowers for their hands.
On the other hand, the 61-year-old suspect is in a serious condition, and while the police are unable to hear the story, he plans to proceed with an investigation into the surrounding area to clarify his motives.
On the 17th of this month, 25 people aged 21 to 59, including the director, staff, and those who were attending the hospital, died in the case where the psychosomatic medicine clinic on the 4th floor of the Sonezakishinchi building in Kita-ku, Osaka was set on fire.
One person is seriously ill and is being treated hard.
At the time of the incident, the clinic was planning a "rework program" to help those seeking to return to work, and it is believed that many of the deceased were participants in this program.
One week after the incident, there are a lot of people on the scene who are pointing their hands at the flowers.
Police are investigating Morio Tanimoto (61), who is in a serious condition apart from the 26 people involved, on suspicion of murder and arson.
The security camera footage showed the suspect sprinkling gasoline near the doorway and igniting it, as well as taking actions to prevent the people in the clinic from escaping.
A newspaper article about the case where Kyoto Animation was set on fire and a handwritten memo with the words "Arson murder" were found in the houses involved, and it seems that the case was caused with a strong murderous intention after planning in advance. I am.
While the investigation over the past week has revealed the behavior of the suspect at the time, the motive for the case remains unknown.
While not being able to hear from Mr. Tanimoto himself, the police are planning to further investigate the surrounding area to clarify the motive.
What is the suspect's move in the clinic?
クリニックの中に設置された防犯カメラの映像などから、当時の谷本容疑者の動きがわかってきました。
警察は、クリニック内で何が起きたのか、次のように説明しています。
容疑者がクリニックに入ってきたのは、警察に通報があった3分前の午前10時15分ごろ。
4階のエレベーターの扉が開くと、両手に白い紙袋を持って入ってきました。
紙袋を受付カウンターの脇に置いて靴を脱ぐと、手に持っていた紙のようなものを受付にある箱の中に入れます。
通常の受診を装ったとみられています。
その後、エレベーターの前まで戻り、ポケットからライターを取り出すと、試すように何度か火をつけていました。
そして、左手で紙袋の1つをつかんでゆっくり傾け、中に入っていたガソリンを床にまくと、しゃがんでライターで火をつけます。
すると引火し、床で一気に燃え広がりました。
谷本容疑者がクリニックに入ってから炎が上がるまで、わずか1、2分間でした。
このとき、ほとんどの人が立ち上がり、診察室やリワークルームがあるクリニックの奥のほうに逃げていきました。
容疑者は炎が大きく立ち上がる前、もう1つの紙袋を持ち上げ、非常階段に通じる扉付近に投げつけました。
クリニックの出入り口はエレベーターと非常階段への扉の2か所で、逃げ道をふさごうとしたとみられます。
その後、逃げようとした人がクリニックの奥のほうから出入り口のほうに向かってくると、容疑者は炎の間を通り抜けて突進し、1人に体当たりします。
炎はさらに大きくなり、防犯カメラの映像はこのあたりで途切れていたということです。
It's been a few minutes since Tanimoto got off the elevator and entered the clinic.
In addition, there is a door near the center of the clinic, and 25 people who died and 26 people who are seriously injured were both found behind the door where the examination room and rework room are located.
On the other hand, Tanimoto was lying down on the side of the waiting room in front of the door, and this door was closed at the time of discovery.
Police are investigating the situation at the time, suspecting that Tanimoto may have driven the people in the clinic to the back and locked them in the door.
Victim support "I want to continue to respond closely"
In response to this incident, the Osaka Prefectural Police has decided on a police officer in charge for each victim, and is supporting the bereaved family and injured people with a posture of about 80 people.
Specifically, it explains the support system established by the local government such as sympathy money, and introduces private organizations that provide counseling to people who complain of mental disorders.
In response to the "Kyoto Animation" incident that occurred in July, the Osaka Prefectural Police said, "We would like to continue to respond closely" because we have increased the number of police officers who receive specialized training for victim support. increase.