Shinzo Abe is a well-known Japanese political figure, as he formerly served as Japan’s Prime Minister for the most extended period since World War II.
At the age of 52, he first took over the accountable role of Prime Minister in 2006, being the youngest one to fulfill the seat.
His initial term was a stormy one because of the hostilities and propaganda that prevailed in his disfavor then. He even had to step down from the post only after a year which was believed to be due to political accountability.
However, later he confirmed that he had ulcerative colitis. Soon after recovering from the ailment, Abe ran for the 2012 prime ministerial election and returned to the position again. He served the duties of the seat until 2020.
The dynamic leader is well-known for initiating an engaging economic campaign, Abenomics, that encompassed instigating efforts on financial problems such as inflation, government spending on public projects, money supply, and more.
With such a big political reputation alongside serving the historic tenure as the Prime Minister chair of Japan, Abe seems to have had evil eye/s lingering around him for a presumably long period.
As of recent, news of Abe being shot while making his candidacy speech in Nara on 8 July 2022 has infiltrated the internet.
Fact Check: Shinzo Abe Is Rumoured To Be Shot Dead
The Japanese politician Abe has been confirmed to have been severely injured, not dead, after suffering a gunshot while giving his election speech in Nara on 8 July 2022.
According to BBC, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Tokyo stated that the former prime minister had a gunshot wound on the right area of his neck.
The culprit behind the crime is reported to have conducted the act with a homemade gun. The assassin reportedly fired two gunshots; the former one missed the target but the latter one-hit Abe.
Video footage is currently spawning its way into the internet, where the narration above can be seen/ heard.
While Abe was giving his speech in front of a mass near the Yamato-Saidaiji train station, a loud boom was heard with gun smoke scattering around in seconds. People thought that it was a firecracker at first. Contrastingly, it was a gunshot.
The first shot immobilized Abe, and when the public started to scream in fright, the second bullet crumpled him while he bled.
Kyodo, a news agency, revealed a picture of Abe lying on the street with blood on his white shirt.
After the incident, the culprit in his 40s, Tetsuya Yamagami, was arrested. It was revealed that the culprit stated that he did not like Abe, so he did the deed.
Fuji TV, a reputed media company, put forth the identity of the speculated culprit. They said that he was a former member of the maritime self-defense force.
Political figures and the public are shocked by the incident as gun crime is rare in Japan. This unforeseen act is in the space of pondering on the security system provided to Japanese political figures.
Is He In Critical Condition?
Abe is in a very critical condition right now with no vital signs as of late reports.
He is in a medical situation of cardiac arrest, as stated by Fumio Kishida, the prime minister of Japan. According to Kishida, the medical officials are trying hard to pull him through.
“Everything that can be done is being done to revive him. I’m praying from the depths of my heart that his life will be saved,” Kishida conveyed his stance on his condition of Abe.
He was already unconscious and unresponsive at the crime site
Politicians worldwide are using their Twitter handles to express their sadness on the matter and pray for their excellent health.
Who Are His Wife & Children- Abe’s family details
Abe is married to his wife Akie Abe, a former radio DJ and the couple have no children together,
Shinzo Abe tied the marital bond with his wife Akie Abe in 1987. The couple faced reproductive problems, namely, infertility, and therefore couldn’t bear children together.
It was only after marriage that Akie Abe started working as a radio host. Before the wedding, she was an official of Dentsu, a Japanese international advertising and public relations company.
After Shinzo was elected as Japan’s prime minister, Akie opened a bar named izakaya, where she served alcohol and snacks.