Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at in the Nara city of western Japan. Abe was bleeding while campaigning around 11:30 am. Several shots were heard in the vicinity.
As per reports, the suspect has been arrested, and he shot the former PM while he was delivering a speech. Abe was campaigning ahead of Sundayās election for the parliamentās upper house.
In a viral video, paramedics could be seen working on Abe after he was shot, and the police could be seen handling the suspect.