It was confirmed over Weibo first. Definitely Chinese hand in this assassination.Well he is Dead as per latest news. not sure if its individual behind this or there is a bigger game.
Chene!Ya'll Nibbiars The Sinzo Abe is the 8th Japanese Prime Minister or Ex to be either Assassinated, Hanged or to be killed due to the attempted murder. The Abes Grandfather was also a PM Nobusuke Kishi from the 1957 to 1960.
The Reason behind the attempt could be :
1 . Anti Ameriacn cause behind this.
2 . Communist behind this.
3 . Ultra Lefist organization behind this.
4 . A lone wolf attack without any reasons.
Ya'll Nibbiars had gambling debts accourding to the some unconfirmed sources.(Observer Network News) At about 11:30 a.m. local time on July 8, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech in Nara City. According to Kyodo News, the police identified the suspect as Tetsuya Yamagami, a 41-year-old living in Nara Prefecture who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
According to another report by Fuji News Network (FNN), several government officials said that Toruya Yamagami was a former member of the Maritime Self-Defense Force who joined in 2002 and retired in 2005. According to NHK, citing police sources, Toru Yamagami also said during the investigation that he was dissatisfied with Shinzo Abe and wanted to kill him.
If he's been shot by a 12 gauge at close range and he wasn't wearing any body armour, hate to break it to you guys.The shotgun used seems to be 3D printed.
Japan has good control over guns. Only Hunter rifles are allowed for hunting only.
Official news is that He is still in critical situation and alive.If he's been shot by a 12 gauge at close range and he wasn't wearing any body armour, hate to break it to you guys.
I think he's dead.
Chinis are getting naughty. I refuse to believe this was just some guy who was pissed off.