Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Shot, Hospitalised In Critical Condition
5 Dariya News
Japan 08-Jul-2022
The former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, was shot at while giving an election speech in Nara on Friday morning, leaving him unconscious. According to the images, Abe, 67, fell to the ground with blood all over his clothing.
According to reports, he was flown to a hospital by a medical evacuation chopper despite not having any vital signs. According to reports, he was shot twice from behind before collapsing. Security personnel overcame the suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami (41), who was identified. According to the news service Reuters, Tetsuya was a former member of the maritime self-defence force.
As the attacker fired several shots, Abe was struck toward the left of his chest, according to Reuters, citing TBS. The former PM apparently took a blow to the neck from one. In a country that is regarded as one of the safest and most peaceful in the world, the attack on the former prime minister came as a shock. In comparison to other nations, Japan has some of the tightest gun control regulations.
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was injured in an apparent gun attack while taking part in a campaign for the House of Councillors election in Nara City at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday. He suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and has been taken to hospital, according to firefighters. pic.twitter.com/SgKZEvZS9j
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined a chorus of world leaders to share his well wishes after former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe was shot. "Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend Abe Shinzo," Modi wrote on Twitter. "Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the people of Japan."
Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend Abe Shinzo. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the people of Japan.
Along with PM Modi, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said he was "utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the despicable attack" on former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe.
Utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the despicable attack on Shinzo Abe.
My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the country was "trying to comprehend this tough situation." Speaking at a news conference Friday, Kishida said authorities would "take appropriate measures to handle the situation."
Kishida is addressing the nation living from Tokyo as Japan comes to terms with a rare act of political violence. "This is not a forgivable act," Kishida said.