On February 16, at around 3:35 AM, residents near a home in Kurone, Higashihiroshima, reported a fire, prompting a call to emergency services. When police arrived, they discovered a fire in the residential building and found a male victim lying in the garden with severe injuries. Investigators reported that the deceased man had deep stab wounds to his neck and was confirmed dead at the scene. The victim is believed to be Kenichi Kawamoto, a 49-year-old president of a renovation company, as he could not be contacted following the incident. Authorities noted that multiple cuts and stab wounds were found on the upper body, presumably inflicted by a weapon. The police have since classified the case as a homicide. This incident raises concerns regarding safety in the neighborhood, especially as details about the suspect or circumstances surrounding the attack remain unknown. The ongoing investigation aims to identify the perpetrator and understand the motive behind this violent crime in what is typically a quiet area.