Japan needs gun control.
Shinzo Abe Shot During Speech and Rushed to Hospital7 Jul 2022 ~~ By AJ McDougallJapan’s Shinzo Abe Fatally Shot in the Heart With Homemade Gun
Kyodo News via APHOKKAIDO, Japan—Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at close range in a brazen assassination on Friday.Police immediately arrested a suspect at the campaign rally with what looked like a bizarre homemade firearm. The alleged attacker, named by police as Tetsuya...www.yahoo.com
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the back while delivering a speech on the street in the city of Nara on Friday morning, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK.
Abe was reportedly shot around 11:30 a.m. by an attacker who came at him from behind with a “shotgun,” according to the outlet. An NHK reporter on the scene reported hearing at least two gunshots, and seeing blood as Abe collapsed to the ground.
He was rushed the hospital “without any clear vital signs,” an anchor said, citing local fire officials.
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A suspect in his 40s was detained at the scene. The man, wearing a gray shirt and khaki pants, lingered in the area after the incident, according to a witness.
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Reports claim he was shot from behind at close range with a shot gun disguised as a toy.
Guns are completely restricted in Japan. No one is allowed to possess a firearm or sword.
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