Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated during speech

A person investigating the incident said Abe was shot with a shotgun and there were signs of bleeding at the scene. Japanese media reporters at the scene suspected of hearing two gunshots. At the time of the incident, there were about 30 people at the scene.

Abe was quickly taken away by ambulance. Japanese media initially reported that Abe was in a coma and was in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest. There is also the latest news that Abe was conscious when he got into the ambulance, but has no vital signs at present.