Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed as he was addressing a crowd in Nara prefecture on Friday after apparently being shot at, state broadcaster NHK said, adding that police has taken a suspect into custody.
Abe, in a coma, has been rushed to a hospital, and according to a local fire department official, the former leader appears to show no vital signs, the report said.
Abe, in a coma, has been rushed to a hospital, and according to a local fire department official, the former leader appears to show no vital signs, the report said.
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The incident took place near Yamatosaidaiji Station in Nara city while he was making a speech for a Liberal Democratic Party candidate's election campaign at around 11. 30 a.m.
According to the NHK, a gunshot was heard on-site and Abe was seen bleeding
Meanwhile, the police confirmed that a man has been taken into custody.
Incidents of gun violence are rare in Japan, a country where handguns are banned.
According to the NHK, a gunshot was heard on-site and Abe was seen bleeding
Meanwhile, the police confirmed that a man has been taken into custody.
Incidents of gun violence are rare in Japan, a country where handguns are banned.