Police Fire on Bus Near Japan Embassy

Police guarding the Japanese Embassy fired at a small bus that crossed security lines, wounding at least two people. The embassy is about a mile from the residence of the Japanese ambassador, where rebels are holding 73 people in a hostage crisis that began Dec. 17. However, a police spokesman said the incident appeared unrelated to the hostage situation. Six people were riding in the stolen vehicle. Police confiscated two pistols, a shotgun and ammunition. The condition of the two injured suspects was not clear, but police said all six were in custody.