It is reported by Kyodo with reference to representatives of the Nara fire department.
Earlier it was reported that Abe was assassinated during his street speech during the election campaign in the city of Nara.
Later, Japanese emergency services reported that Abe was "in a state of cardiac and pulmonary arrest" after the assassination attempt, but his death was not confirmed.
According to media reports, the shooter during interrogation said that he was dissatisfied with the politician and wanted to kill him.