Japan’s former prime minister was shot during a speech in the city of Nara. Shinzo Abe is seriously injured. The attacker shot from Abe’s back. He was arrested immediately and his weapon was confiscated.
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Shinzo Abe, 67, was taken by medical helicopter to hospital. According to local media, he was shot in the left side of the back and neck and is in critical condition.
Abe is Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. After his retirement, he remained an influential figure in the ruling party, and current Prime Minister Kishida is believed to be his protégé.
Shinzo Abe served as Prime Minister of Japan for 8 years before stepping down in 2020. Assaults with firearms are extremely rare in Japan, where their possession is prohibited.
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