Breaking news: Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was assassinated while speaking at an event in Nara, his country. Shinzo Abe, who was shot in the chest, was taken to the hospital.
Abe was shot in the chest during a speech at an outdoor event in support of the Liberal Democratic Party candidate’s election campaign in the city, Japanese Public Television NHK reported.
The former Prime Minister, who was covered in blood, was taken to the emergency hospital. It was stated that the seriously injured Abe maintains the seriousness of his health condition.
LOCAL SOURCES: UNCONSCIOUS
The former prime minister collapsed to the ground after two gunshots were heard in rapid succession. Local sources announced that Abe was taken to the hospital unconscious, first he had bleeding in his neck, and then his heart stopped. Local media wrote that Abe showed no signs of life.
Police announced that the attacker, who is in his 40s, shot Abe in the back with a shotgun.
LONGEST REMAINING PRIME MINISTER IN GOVERNMENT
Abe, who served as Japan’s prime minister from 2012-2020, became the country’s longest-serving prime minister. Abe left the post two years ago for health reasons.
