Japan’s Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Shot During Campaign Event

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been taken to hospital after collapsing during a speech. According to local broadcaster NHK, Abe was campaigning on Friday in the city of Nara in western Japan when shots were heard in the vicinity. Kyodo News reports that a person has been arrested following the incident.

Third video shows the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the gunman being taken into custody

NOTE: Video not graphic, but viewer discretion is advised https://t.co/xsskEZzBMQ

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