Investigators recover revolver at scene of shooting standoff

NAGOYA, Japan - Police investigators examine the home of Hisato Obayashi, who was arrested after shooting dead a riot police officer during a 29-hour standoff, in the town of Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on May 19. They recovered a revolver and bullets from the home.

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