Man Throws Flare Towards Keyakizaka46 Member

On June 24, 2017, a man attending a Keyakizaka46 National Handshake Event in Makuhari Messe, Chiba City threw a burning road flare toward a popular member’s lane.

Keyakizaka46 was holding a national handshake event as part of their latest single. Abe Yuhehiro (24) entered the venue with the intention of harming members. He soon set off the flare which landed in Hirate Yurina’s lane. After the flare was set off, staff members quickly tackled Abe to prevent further harm. A 12 centimeter fruit knife was also seized from him by staff.

Abe was soon arrested by police and was taken in. During the investigation, Abe admitted to “stabbing and wanted to kill" while listing out certain members names. Further investigation shows that there was baggage check at the event but Abe happened to slip through security. No charges have been ruled out at this time.

Keyakizaka46 has reported they will continue handshakes and other events as planned including their handshake event being held tomorrow in the same venue.

Update: 46 Managment announced fans must have a handshake ticket in order to enter the venue. Security has also been increased at the venue.

Update: Hirate Yurina and Koike Minami are absent from round 1 of the 6/25 handshake event. Keyakizaka46 official website will update fans if they will attend round 2 of handshakes.

Source: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20170625/k10011029481000.html

-Alana (Milky Kitty)