Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing

What happened: A 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet. Japan's prime minister called it a "heinous crime" and urged the US to enforce discipline. Key numbers: About 54,000 US military personnel are stationed in Japan, including 18,000 Marines, mostly in Why it matters: The case has caused outrage across Japan, and the foreign and defence ministries summoned the US ambassador and the commander of US forces in Japan. Crimes by US personnel have long sparked protests on the island.

A 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet. Japan's prime minister called it a "heinous crime" and urged the US to enforce discipline.

The case has caused outrage across Japan, and the foreign and defence ministries summoned the US ambassador and the commander of US forces in Japan. Crimes by US personnel have long sparked protests on the island.