Europe 1 with AFP 6:10 a.m., July 8, 2022, modified at 6:11 a.m., July 8, 2022
The Japanese government confirmed Friday morning that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and injured during a political event in the Nara region.
He has since shown no signs of life.
A man has been arrested for attempted murder.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, taken to hospital after apparently being shot and wounded during a political event in the Nara region, shows no signs of life, local media reported.
"According to a local fire station, former Prime Minister Abe appears to be in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest," state broadcaster NHK said, using a term used in Japan before a death could be confirmed. by a doctor.
Contacted by AFP, local police and firefighters were unable to confirm.
A man arrested
A man has been arrested for attempted murder after an apparent shooting attack on former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he delivered a speech in the western city of Nara, Japanese media reported.
Citing police sources, state broadcaster NHK said the suspect appears to be in his 40s and a weapon was seized.
Contacted by AFP, the local police were unable to make any statements immediately.
US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on Friday he was "sad and shocked" by the shooting attack on the former Japanese prime minister.
"We are all saddened and shocked by the shooting attack on former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Abe-san was an outstanding leader of Japan and a staunch ally of the United States. The American government and people pray for the well-being of Abe-san, his family and the Japanese people," Emanuel said in a statement.
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