New Delhi: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who collapsed after apparently being shot in the chest while delivering a speech in Nara City on Friday has been rushed to hospital where he is reported to be in “cardiopulmonary arrest.”
Local fire department said that the Japanese ex-PM has been rushed to hospital and is in cardiopulmonary arrest. He is scheduled to be transferred by medevac to Nara Medical University Hospital in Kashihara City in the prefecture. Police said that Abe appears to have been shot from behind with a shotgun, Kyodo news agency said. Local media reported that police has detained the assailant and retrieved a gun from the scene.
Abe was conscious and responsive while being transported to the hospital after the possible shooting, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, said citing police sources.
Shinzo Abe Shot: Here is who said what
Shocked to hear the news of the attack on former PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, who has been instrumental in deepening Indo-Japanese ties.
Prayers for his recovery. My thoughts are with his family.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 8, 2022
Shocking news from Japan that former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot – our thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan at this time
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) July 8, 2022
Deeply disturbed to hear about the attack on Former PM of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe, who has been a true friend of India. My prayers are with his family, friends, supporters & the people of Japan ?? ??
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) July 8, 2022
I am distressed to hear the terrible news emanating from Japan about Former PM Shinzo Abe. Shinzo Abe has been a true friend of India & my prayers are with his family, friends, supporters & people of Japan ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/L5D0H2KgZa
— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) July 8, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was just shot in an assassination attempt.
Abe was a loyal ally to the U.S., and fiercely defended the idea of national sovereignty.
He’s the guy to the right of Merkel with his arms crossed.
Total legend. pic.twitter.com/3UYKnqv7ub
— Jordan Schachtel @ dossier.substack.com (@JordanSchachtel) July 8, 2022