The lead headline this morning is about former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe being assassinated during a campaign speech. Multiple news outlets are covering this story including video of the event. Tributes from world leaders across the globe are pouring in. Unfortunately this assassination is symbolic of the political chaos and discord across the globe -- where unhinged people think that taking out current and former political leaders in democratic countries via violence is acceptable.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated during campaign speech, hospital officials confirm
The suspect reportedly told police that he was dissatisfied with former Prime Minister Abe and wanted to kill him
https://www.foxnews.com/world/shinzo-abe-shot-speech-former-japanese-prime-minister
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been assassinated in a shooting while giving a speech on a street in Nara in western Japan Friday morning, hospital officials confirmed hours later.
Earlier Friday, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gave an emotional press conference where he said Abe, 67, was in "severe condition" and he hopes he will survive. Abe was taken from the scene of the shooting unconscious and in cardiac arrest with no vital signs, Japanese media outlets Kyodo News and NHK reported.
Kishida called the attack "dastardly and barbaric" and that the crime during the election campaign, which is the foundation of democracy, is absolutely unforgivable.
After Abe's death was confirmed, tributes began to pour in from world leaders.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, called him a "wonderful person, great democrat and champion of the multilateral world," saying, "This brutal and cowardly murder of @AbeShinzo shocks the whole world."
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, "His global leadership through unchartered times will be remembered by many. My thoughts are with his family, friends and the Japanese people."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Abe one of his "dearest friends."
"He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable ad
Video posted to social media appeared to capture the moment Abe was shot. He is seen speaking to a crowd when suddenly a loud bang is heard and a cloud of smoke erupts. People in the crowd are heard gasping in shock. A second blast is heard just as the camera pans away.
It appears Abe was shot twice from behind. At the time, he was making a campaign speech ahead of Sunday’s election for the parliament's upper house.
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said in a statement before Abe's death was confirmed: "We are all saddened and shocked by the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Abe-san has been an outstanding leader of Japan and unwavering ally of the U.S. The U.S. Government and American people are praying for the well-being of Abe-san, his family, & people of Japan."
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was in Bali, Indonesia for a G20 meeting, said he was "deeply saddened about the shooting" and "Our thoughts, prayers are with him, his family, and people of Japan. Very sad moment."
(Much more at above url including video)
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated during campaign speech, hospital officials confirm
The suspect reportedly told police that he was dissatisfied with former Prime Minister Abe and wanted to kill him
https://www.foxnews.com/world/shinzo-abe-shot-speech-former-japanese-prime-minister
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been assassinated in a shooting while giving a speech on a street in Nara in western Japan Friday morning, hospital officials confirmed hours later.
Earlier Friday, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gave an emotional press conference where he said Abe, 67, was in "severe condition" and he hopes he will survive. Abe was taken from the scene of the shooting unconscious and in cardiac arrest with no vital signs, Japanese media outlets Kyodo News and NHK reported.
Kishida called the attack "dastardly and barbaric" and that the crime during the election campaign, which is the foundation of democracy, is absolutely unforgivable.
After Abe's death was confirmed, tributes began to pour in from world leaders.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, called him a "wonderful person, great democrat and champion of the multilateral world," saying, "This brutal and cowardly murder of @AbeShinzo shocks the whole world."
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, "His global leadership through unchartered times will be remembered by many. My thoughts are with his family, friends and the Japanese people."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Abe one of his "dearest friends."
"He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable ad
Video posted to social media appeared to capture the moment Abe was shot. He is seen speaking to a crowd when suddenly a loud bang is heard and a cloud of smoke erupts. People in the crowd are heard gasping in shock. A second blast is heard just as the camera pans away.
It appears Abe was shot twice from behind. At the time, he was making a campaign speech ahead of Sunday’s election for the parliament's upper house.
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said in a statement before Abe's death was confirmed: "We are all saddened and shocked by the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Abe-san has been an outstanding leader of Japan and unwavering ally of the U.S. The U.S. Government and American people are praying for the well-being of Abe-san, his family, & people of Japan."
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was in Bali, Indonesia for a G20 meeting, said he was "deeply saddened about the shooting" and "Our thoughts, prayers are with him, his family, and people of Japan. Very sad moment."
(Much more at above url including video)
