Deadly stabbing spree at facility for the disabled

0725 Japan stabbingTokyo, Japan (CNN) — Japanese police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing spree near Tokyo.

The incident happened early Friday morning at a facility for the disabled.

At least 19-people are confirmed dead and 26-more are wounded. Some of the injured are reportedly in critical condition.

An employee at the facility was the first to call police. 30-minutes later, the suspect turned himself in. He told police he used to work at the facility as well.

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