Former Japanese Prime Minister assassinated (1 Viewer)

[GrandAdmiral]

Didn't see a post. Abe had been the longest-serving PM in Japanese history before he stepped down a few years ago due to illness. I will always remember him from these photos:

Apparently, the killer used a homemade shotgun that they found more of at his home. Security for Abe was pretty lax. There are several videos out there of the incident (fortunately, not the actual murder).

Japan's ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.

apnews.com

 

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came across this article tonight

The Bizarre Story Behind Shinzo Abe’s Assassination

The man who allegedly killed the former prime minister says he was aiming for something larger: the Unification Church—the Moonies—and its political influence in Japan.

www.theatlantic.com