Police in Japan's western prefecture of Nara say they will review the security arrangements for former prime minister Abe Shinzo, after he was shot to death on Friday.
41-year-old suspect Yamagami Tetsuya lives in Nara city and was arrested at the scene after shooting Abe who was speaking to a crowd as part of election campaigning.
A security expert says the personal security for former Japanese prime minster Abe Shinzo was inadequate, following his fatal shooting.
Abe was shot on Friday while delivering a speech on the street in the western prefecture of Nara.
Japan's National Police Agency will review security arrangements for former prime minister Abe Shinzo following his fatal shooting.
Abe was shot from behind on Friday, while giving a speech in the western city of Nara. He was confirmed dead after arriving at hospital. His alleged attacker was arrested at the scene.
People across Japan are coming to terms with the shocking death of one of the nation's most influential modern leaders.
Former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo was shot and killed at a Friday campaign event. His alleged attacker was arrested at the scene.
People across Japan are coming to terms with the shocking death of one of the nation's most influential modern leaders.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was shot and killed at a Friday campaign event. His alleged attacker was arrested at the scene.
The head of Japan's hunters' association says the firearm used in the shooting attack on former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo may have been a self-modified gun.
Sasaki Yohei, head of Dainihon Ryoyukai, told NHK on Friday that the suspect is not a member of his organization.
Video taken by an audience member shows the movements of the suspect in the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
The video begins shortly before Abe started his speech.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has died after being shot during a campaign rally on Friday.
The 67-year-old served in the role longer than anyone else in the country's history.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has instructed security be tightened for Cabinet ministers and other politicians following the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
Kishida discussed responses to the attack with National Public Safety Commission Chairperson Ninoyu Satoshi, Justice Minister Furukawa Yoshihisa, and others for about 20 minutes on Friday afternoon.
Abe Shinzo served as Japan's prime minister twice.
His family's political history stretches back decades. Abe's grandfather, Kishi Nobusuke, served as prime minister between 1957 and 1960. Abe's father was a politician too. Abe Shintaro served as Japan's foreign minister.
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party officials say former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has died. Abe was shot during a speech Friday in the western city of Nara.
An NHK reporter on site heard what sounded like two gunshots at around 11:30 a.m. She saw Abe collapse and bleed, before he was taken to hospital.
Japan's former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo reportedly has no vital signs after being shot on the streets of the western prefecture of Nara. Police arrested a man for attempted murder.
The incident happened Friday morning in Nara City. An NHK reporter was at the scene. She heard two gunshots at around 11:30, shortly after Abe began to speak. She filmed footage which appears to show security guards at the event apprehending someone.
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has condemned the attack on former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo "in the strongest possible terms."
Kishida spoke to reporters at the prime minister's office on Friday, about 4 hours after the shooting. He had flown back from the northeastern prefecture of Yamagata, where he was campaigning ahead of Sunday's Upper House election.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo reportedly remains in hospital without vital signs after being shot on the street in the western prefecture of Nara.
Police have arrested Yamagami Tetsuya for attempted murder. Investigative sources told NHK a gun seized at the scene appeared to be handmade.