Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech, according to local media.
Mr Abe, 67, who remains Japan’s longest serving prime minister after his resignation in 2020, was shot from behind while speaking at an event in the western city of Nara.
He was taken to hospital and was said to be in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest. His death was first reported by the public broadcaster NHK.
The shooting of Mr Abe has prompted shock and condemnation both in Japan and overseas.
Police said a 41-year-old man suspected of carrying out the shooting had been arrested at the scene.
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