A suspect in the reported shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been arrested, NHK reported.
On NHK just now: Abe was attacked from behind with what appears to be a shotgun. Absolutely shocking
— Gearoid Reidy リーディー・ガロウド (@GearoidReidy) July 8, 2022
Abe “collapsed” after being shot while giving a speech in Nara City, Japan, on Friday morning. According to NHK, local authorities are saying he is showing “no vital signs.”
Numerous video clips reportedly show the chaos that quickly developed after he was shot.
Another angle of former Japan Prime Minister shooting aftermath video:#shinzoabe
— Chicago60614 (@Chicago60614) July 8, 2022
Abe served as prime minister from 2006 to 2007 and in 2012 to 2020, but he stepped down due to health concerns.
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