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Key words : abe handmade
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_31/

Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo reportedly remains in hospital without vital signs after being shot on the street in the western prefecture of Nara.

Police have arrested Yamagami Tetsuya for attempted murder. Investigative sources told NHK a gun seized at the scene appeared to be handmade. The 41-year-old suspect lives in Nara city where the shooting took place.

Video taken by an NHK reporter appears to show security for the event apprehending someone.

There's no further update on Abe's condition. Emergency officials say he does not appear to have any life signs.

Our reporter at the scene heard two shots around 11:30 a.m., shortly after Abe began to speak.

He was in the city to support a candidate in this weekend's Upper House election.

The local Liberal Democratic Party office says Abe's appearance was decided on Thursday night and those details were later released to supporters.

Key words : he was 67 speech
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_50/

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party officials say former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has died. Abe was shot during a speech Friday in the western city of Nara.

An NHK reporter on site heard what sounded like two gunshots at around 11:30 a.m. She saw Abe collapse and bleed, before he was taken to hospital.

Police say they have arrested a 41-year-old man for attempted murder. Defense Ministry sources say he worked for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for three years up to 2005.

Abe was Japan's longest-serving prime minister. He was 67.

Key words : woman from behind
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_28/

A woman who was at the scene where former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was shot in western Japan says Abe collapsed right after a second gunshot.

She said she saw a man approaching from behind Abe as the former prime minister was delivering a speech. She said she didn't see anyone fall down after the first shot, which she said was very loud, but Abe collapsed as soon as the second shot came.

She said many people gathered around Abe to give him emergency treatment such as cardiac massage.

She said the suspect remained on the spot without trying to flee, with his gun laid down, and that he was caught by people who appeared to be security personnel.

Key words : Kishida condemn strongest
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_35/

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio told reporters that former prime minister Abe Shinzo is in serious condition after he was attacked in Nara City.

Kishida said, "It is such a despicable act that took place during an election period, which is the foundation of democracy. It is totally unacceptable. I condemn the act in the strongest possible terms."

Kishida added that it is important for the government to prepare to take all necessary measures to deal with any possible situation.

Kishida arrived at the Prime Minister's office at 2:30 p.m. by helicopter from Yamagata Prefecture where he was campaigning for the upcoming Upper House election.

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Key words : abe grandfather
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_52/

Abe Shinzo served as Japan's prime minister twice.

His family's political history stretches back decades. Abe's grandfather, Kishi Nobusuke, served as prime minister between 1957 and 1960. Abe's father was a politician too. Abe Shintaro served as Japan's foreign minister.

Abe Shinzo ran in 1993's general election, following Shintaro's death.

Abe has been a key member in Japan's politics. While serving as deputy chief cabinet secretary, he visited North Korea with Japan's then-prime minister.

In 2006, Abe took on that role. He was 52-years-old at the time, becoming Japan's youngest prime minister since the end of World War two.

About a year later, the Liberal Democratic Party lost the Upper House election. Abe then resigned, citing worsening health.

Abe's health improved in time for the Lower House election in December 2012. As the party's leader, he led the LDP to an overwhelming victory and he became prime minster once again.

He pushed forward with a policy known as Abenomics to revitalize the country's economy.

He was also active on the diplomatic front.

Abe led his party to win a series of Diet elections and became Japan's longest-serving prime minister.

He stepped down again in 2020 due to heath issues. After regaining strength, he continued to be influential within the LDP, advocating his ideas for security and economic issues.

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