According to local media, Shinzo Abe was shot in the back by a 40-year-old man as he was campaigning in Nara for the Upper House election on Sunday.
Shinzo Abe, a former Japanese prime minister, was gunned down and murdered. Yoichi Masuzoe, a former Tokyo governor, tweeted that the 67-year-old former prime minister had passed away from his wounds received in the attack.
Shinzo Abe was allegedly shot in the back by a 40-year-old man when he was giving a speech during the election campaign in Nara for the Upper House elections that are set to take place on Sunday. His death was reportedly suspected as a result.
Shinzo Abe was shot, fell to the ground, and was observed bleeding from his neck, according to local media, at which point bystanders attempted to revive him by giving him a heart massage.
According to police sources cited by the National Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), a 40-year-old man was detained in connection with the attempted assassination, and a pistol was found in his hands.
Shinzo Abe was transported to the hospital, according to local news organisations (a term used in Japan to indicate a significant symptom, and is usually considered a formal confirmation of death).
Shinzo Abe was reportedly shot twice from behind with a small pistol, according to local media sources. In response to the tragedy, the government announced the formation of a task team, and top government officials were anticipated to comment soon.
It should be mentioned that Shinzo Abe holds the distinction of serving as Japan's prime minister for the longest period of time. In 2006, he held the position for a single year before resuming it from 2012 until 2020. He was forced to leave his position.