Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot during speech, suspect arrested | ABC News

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has been shot during a speech in Nara, Western Japan.

An NHK reporter on the scene in the city of Nara said they heard two consecutive bangs during Mr Abe's speech.

NHK reported local firefighters said Mr Abe was showing no vital signs.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-08/shinzo-abe-collapses-former-japan-prime-minister/101221112

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