Japan Former PM Shinzo Abe Dies After Being Shot During Campaign Speech

Shinzo Abe, former prime minister of Japan was killed in shootings in Nara, on Friday morning. Officials earlier said that Shinzo Abe showed no signs of life after being taken to the hospital. Unidentified assailants shot him twice while he was giving a speech in support of the campaign. Shinzo Abe was bleeding from the gunshot that had been fired at him and had fallen to his death.

In an “unconscious” condition, he was taken to the hospital. According to Reuters, a man believed to be the suspect has been taken into custody. According to Reuters, Shinzo Abe was shot while he was giving a speech at an event in Nara.

Confirm by TV Asahi that PM Abe has died from his injuries.#ShinzoAbe#ชินโซอาเบะ #Japan pic.twitter.com/MILUi2uLTX

— Breaking World News (@world_Breaking2) July 8, 2022

Shinzo Ab, Japan’s longest serving PM, was one one of the most consequential world leaders in the last 20 years. His strong foreign policy provided an effective counter to China, he supported Taiwan, and he sought to build broad coalitions to combat growing Chinese influence.

#ShinzoAbe San (1954-2022) was one of my favourite global leaders. It's a sad day. Sad day for #Japan.

Thoughts and prayers with all those affected. pic.twitter.com/Y9J9fr5zRn

— Saikiran Kannan | 赛基兰坎南 (@saikirankannan) July 8, 2022

What We Now Know so far:

• Shinzo Abe (ex-PM of Japan) was killed after being shot twice as he delivered a speech in Nara.
• During Shinzo Abe’s campaign, a large gunshot sound was heard. The former Japanese prime minister fell to the ground.
• According to AFP, Shinzo Abe did not show any vital signs when she was taken to the hospital.
• “Abe was being made a stump speech in Nara when a man attacked him from behind.” According to The Japan Times, the attacker attacked Abe around 11.30 AM.
• According to Japanese media, ANI, Tetsuya Yamagami was the suspect in Friday’s shooting of Shinzo Abe, former prime minister. He is a Nara City resident, aged 41.