Father Arrested in Kakamigahara After Throwing Two Daughters From 6th-Floor Balcony

Tomokazu Miura, 25, was arrested in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, on September 26 on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly throwing his two daughters, ages 4 and 1, from the balcony of his sixth-floor apartment. The incident occurred around 4:20 a.m. local time, hours after his wife called police reporting he had grabbed her arm during an argument the previous night.

How the incident unfolded

At 11:30 p.m. on September 25, Miura’s wife called police and reported that he had grabbed her arm during a domestic dispute. Police arrived at the apartment and spoke with his wife outside the unit. Miura allegedly refused to cooperate and locked himself inside. As police were about to enter the apartment, he threw his two daughters from the balcony to the ground below.

Both children survived the fall

The girls, ages 4 and 1, fell six stories but landed on mats that had been placed by emergency responders in anticipation of a potential crisis. Police and fire department personnel had prepared the mats below the building. Both children were transported to a hospital and survived the incident, though they were hospitalized for injuries sustained in the fall.

Arrest and investigation

Miura was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and sent to prosecutors on the morning of September 26. According to reports, he told authorities he intended to die alongside his daughters. Neighbors reported hearing loud noises from his apartment on previous occasions, suggesting a history of disturbances at the residence.

Prior domestic dispute history

The incident followed hours of escalating tension. Miura’s wife made the emergency call at 11:30 p.m. on September 25 after he grabbed her arm during an argument. Police responded but Miura refused to cooperate and locked himself in the apartment, leading to the tragic events that followed in the early morning hours.

Final Thoughts

The case highlights the dangers of domestic disputes escalating to violence against children. Both daughters survived due to emergency responders’ quick action in placing protective mats. The incident underscores the need for immediate intervention in domestic situations involving children.

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