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Assassination in Japan

More details have emerged over the assassination of Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, who was shot from behind while giving a speech yesterday at a campaign event for a fellow politician in the western city of Nara. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami, a former member of Japan's navy, admitted to attacking Abe with a homemade gun (see here). The shooter said he believed Abe was associated with a certain organization he held a grudge against but didn't name the group. 

Gun violence is rare in Japan as it is considered to have one of the strictest gun control laws in the world. Prospective gun owners must undergo formal instruction; a background check; and written, mental, and drug tests before obtaining a license. 

Abe, 67, was in office from 2006-07 and then again from 2012-20, before resigning due to health reasons. See an overview of Abe's career here.

See photos of the aftermath here and footage of the incident here (warning—sensitive content). 

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