Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Dies after being Shot at a campaign Rally In Japan
Former Japanese Prime Minister and Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister(2012-2020), Shinzo Abe, died a moment after he was shot dead during a campaign speech in Japan.
Christine Juma 
Mr. Abe was shot twice while giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday 8th morning.
The gunman was tackled by security personnel on the site, and the 41-year-old suspect is currently in police custody.
According to local media, police discovered what they suspect to be explosives during a search of the alleged gunman's home
The country's prime minister Fumio Kishida condemned the attack before Abe`s death, saying: "It is barbaric and malicious and it cannot be tolerated."
"This attack is an act of brutality that happened during the elections - the very foundation of our democracy - and is absolutely unforgivable," Mr. Kishida said.
During a press briefing at Nara Medical University Hospital, doctors reported Mr. Abe had two bullet wounds to his neck around 5cm (1inch) apart, as well as heart damage.
Mr. Abe was claimed to be alert and responsive in the moments following the incident, but his condition rapidly deteriorated.
Doctors reported that by the time the former prime minister was taken for treatment, no vital signs had been discovered, and he needed a blood transfusion.
Late formerJapan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. PHOTO FILE
Further details sourced by this publication have revealed that the late Mr. Abe was giving a speech for a political candidate in Nara at a road junction in Japan when the attack took place.
Eyewitnesses say they observed a man holding a huge rifle and firing twice from behind at Mr. Abe.
Mr. Abe was accompanied by a squad of security officers. However, it appears that the gunman was able to come within a few meters of Mr. Abe despite the lack of any form of check or barrier.
The Ex-Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, was shot and gravely wounded by a lone attacker with what appears to be a very crude improvised double-barrelled weapon made from pipe, tape, wood and electrical (!) firing components.
— Divyapratap_7773 (@Divyapratap7771) July 8, 2022
Possibly 12G/Black Powder pic.twitter.com/eqyDXZgbSb
Different leaders across the world have sent their condolences to the family of the Late Abe for losing such a king.
Pained to learn about the assassination of the former PM of Japan and India’s valued friend, Mr Shinzo Abe. His efforts in strengthening the India-Japan relationship will always be held fondly in our memories. My deepest condolences to his family, followers & the people of Japan.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 8, 2022
PM Shinzo Abe was a dear friend, true patriot, and great ally to the American people. Susan and I are so saddened to hear of his death. We stand with the people of Japan in mourning his passing and celebrating his tremendous legacy.
— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) July 8, 2022
