Japan: Man arrested for attempted murder after former PM Shinzo Abe shot: media

The man appeared to be in his 40s and a gun had been confiscated, said public broadcaster NHK, citing police sources.

Published: 08th July 2022 09:13 AM  |   Last Updated: 08th July 2022 09:13 AM   |  A+A A-

Abe was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan. (Photo | AP)

Abe was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan. (Photo | AP)

By AFP

A man was arrested for attempted murder after former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was apparently shot on Friday while delivering a stump speech, local media reported.

The man appeared to be in his 40s and a gun had been confiscated, said public broadcaster NHK, citing police sources. Local police were not immediately able to comment when contacted by AFP.

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