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Assassination of Shinzo Abe

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Assassination of Shinzo Abe
Abe in 2022
Map
LocationNear Yamato-Saidaiji Station, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates34°41′38.6″N 135°47′02.2″E / 34.694056°N 135.783944°E / 34.694056; 135.783944
Date8 July 2022 (2022-07-08)
c. 11:30 JST (UTC+9:00)
TargetShinzo Abe
Attack type
Assassination by shooting
WeaponsHomemade firearm[1][a]
Deaths1

On 8 July 2022, former prime minister of Japan and serving member of the House of Representatives Shinzo Abe was assassinated while attending a political event near Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara, Nara Prefecture.[5][6][7] At approximately 11:30 JST, Abe was delivering a campaign speech for a party candidate when he was shot twice from behind at close range, reportedly by a homemade firearm.[1] A suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, was apprehended at the scene. Abe was later transported by medical helicopter to Nara Medical University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 17:03 JST, five-and-a-half hours after the shooting.[8]

Leaders from many countries praised Abe's accomplishments while expressing shock and sadness at his loss.[9] He is the first former Japanese prime minister to have been assassinated since Saitō Makoto and Takahashi Korekiyo during the February 26 Incident in 1936, as well as the first former G7 leader since Italy's Aldo Moro in 1978.

Timeline

Background

Shinzo Abe was originally scheduled to deliver a speech in Nagano Prefecture on 8 July 2022, in support of Sanshirō Matsuyama, a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate for the prefecture's constituency in the upcoming upper house elections.[10] However, on 6 July, Japanese newspapers reported allegations of misconduct and corruption related to Matsuyama.[11][12] In response, the event was abruptly canceled the next day,[10] where it was replaced by a similar event in Nara Prefecture where Abe was to give a speech in support of Councillor Kei Satō instead, another LDP candidate pursuing the prefecture's constituency.[13] The LDP division in Nara Prefecture stated this schedule was not generally known to the public,[14] but NHK reported that this event had been widely announced on Twitter and by sound truck.[15]

On 8 July, at around 11:10 local time, Satō began a speech near the north exit of Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara. Abe arrived 9 minutes later; and began his speech at around 11:29.[15][14] Audiences were listening to the speech from the sidewalks.[14]

Assassination

Exterior of Yamato-Saidaiji Station
Yamato-Saidaiji Station (pictured in 2012), outside which Abe was assassinated

While Abe was making his speech, the alleged perpetrator was able to approach him at a close distance of several meters, despite security being present.[16] At around 11:30, he was shot twice from behind with a homemade[1] gun[a] that resembled a double-barreled shotgun,[2] and collapsed. The pellets were deep enough to reach his heart.[17][18][19][20] Abe's security detained the suspect, who did not resist.[21]

Abe was initially conscious and communicative immediately after being shot. He was transported to a local hospital by an emergency helicopter with a wound on the right side of his neck and internal bleeding under his left chest, and was reported to have no vital signs when he arrived at Nara Medical University Hospital in Kashihara, likely due to the cardiopulmonary arrest prior to his arrival.[22][20][5][23] At 14:45, a press conference was held by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who stated that Abe was in critical condition and that "doctors [were] doing everything they [could]".[24]

Abe was pronounced dead at the hospital at 17:03 JST, around five and a half hours after being shot.[25][26][27] Following his death, Hidetada Fukushima, a doctor at the hospital, stated that the cause of Abe's death was blood loss, despite four hours of blood transfusions that saw the administration of 100 units of blood.[28] Abe is the first former Japanese prime minister to have been assassinated since Saitō Makoto and Takahashi Korekiyo, who were killed during the February 26 Incident in 1936,[29] and the first Japanese congressman to have been assassinated after Kōki Ishii was killed by a yakuza in October 2002.[citation needed]

Aftermath

A crisis management center was established at the prime minister's office.[30] Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who was in Yamagata Prefecture for the election campaign, cancelled his remaining schedule in order to return to Tokyo.[23] All other members of the incumbent cabinet were also called back to Tokyo, with the exception of Foreign Affairs Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi who was in Indonesia for an upcoming G20 summit, according to Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno.[31]

Suspect

Tetsuya Yamagami
山上徹也
Born1980 or 1981 (age 43–44)
Mie Prefecture, Japan
Capture status
Arrested
Military career
Allegiance Japan
Service / branch Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Years of service2002–2005
RankLeading Seaman

Tetsuya Yamagami (Japanese: 山上徹也), a 41-year-old man living in Nara, was arrested by Nara Prefectural Police at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and was transferred to the Nara Nishi Police Station.[32] He was described as being calm and making no attempts to flee.[33][34][35] Yamagami had no prior criminal history.[36]

Born in Mie Prefecture,[37] Yamagami joined the Maritime Self-Defense Force in August 2002 where he was dispatched to Kure Naval Base and assigned to the JS Matsuyuki.[38][39][40] Yamagami retired from the JMSDF in August 2005 as a Quartermaster,[38] with the rank of leading seaman.[41] During his tenure in the JMSDF, he had firearms training once every year.[42][41] Yamagami was unemployed at the time of his arrest.[43] Yamagami worked as a forklift operator at a warehouse in Kyoto Prefecture where he was described as "quiet" before quitting in May 2022 after claiming that he was "feeling unwell".[43][39] Yamagami was described as "quiet and reserved" in high school.[41][44] Yamagami wrote in his high school graduation yearbook that he "didn't have a clue" what he wanted to do in the future.[39] After his arrest, Yamagami told investigators that he was dissatisfied with Abe and intended to kill him.[45][46] Yamagami also claimed that he held a grudge against a "particular religious group" and shot Abe because he believed that "the religious group and Abe were connected".[47][48][49] The Nara Prefectural Police refused to elaborate on what the "religious group" was.[50] Yamagami claimed that he "didn't have a grudge against Abe's political beliefs".[47] Yamagami told police that he kept track of Abe's schedule during his visit to Nara on Abe's website.[49] Yamagami also claimed that he was planning an attack for "several months".[51]

Nara Prefectural Police discovered several possible explosive devices and handmade guns similar to the one used to shoot Abe during a search of Yamagami's home following his arrest.[52][46][53] They were later seized as evidence and taken by bomb disposal officers after nearby residents were evacuated.[54][55] Websites about bomb-making and weapons manufacturing were discovered in Yamagami's browsing history.[56]

Reactions

Domestic

Incumbent Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida called the assassination an "unforgivable act".[57] Before Abe's death was announced, Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, stated that "no matter the reason, such a heinous act is absolutely unforgivable. It is an affront against democracy."[58] Kazuo Shii, chairman of the Japanese Communist Party, called the assassination "barbaric" and called it an attack on free speech in an act of terrorism in a post to Twitter.[59]

International

Condolences were sent by world leaders, including those of Argentina,[60] Australia,[61][62] India,[63] Russia,[64] Ukraine,[65] Iran,[66] Bangladesh,[67] Ecuador,[68] France,[69] Portugal,[70] South Korea,[71] Malaysia,[72] Singapore,[73] Taiwan,[71] Philippines,[74] Indonesia,[75] Vietnam,[76], Ethiopia,[77] and Tanzania.[78]

In a message of condolence, Queen Elizabeth II said that she and her family were "deeply saddened" by the news, and said she had fond memories of meeting Abe and his wife in 2016.[79]

Asia

A hospital
Nara Medical University Hospital, where Abe was pronounced dead
  •  China: When Abe was injured, and was not yet been pronounced dead, China was shocked by the unexpected incident. Zhao Lijian of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China said “We are following the updates and hope that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be out of danger and recover soon. We would like to extend sympathies to his family”. When Abe’s death was announced, Zhao said in his statement: “We are shocked by the unexpected incident. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had contributed to the improvement and growth of China-Japan relations. We express condolences and sympathies to the family of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.” [81]
  •  Indonesia: Indonesian foreign affairs minister Retno Marsudi expressed condolences towards Abe and the people of Japan, as well as praising Abe's service during his tenure, saying that "his dedication to serve the country and the people [of Japan] will always be remembered as a good example for everyone".[84]
  •  Iran: Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, tweeted: "I condemn the assassination of the former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe & express my condolences to the friendly people & government of Japan on his tragic death. Mr. Abe's precious services as a prominent politician, including the expansion of Iran-Japan ties, will never be forgotten."[85]
  •  Pakistan: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, condemned the incident stating, "I extend my profound condolences over the sad demise of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He made invaluable contributions to the Pakistan-Japan relationship. Our prayers are with the bereaved family. At this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with the people of Japan."[86]
  •  South Korea: Yoon Suk-yeol, the President of South Korea, said: "I send my condolences to the bereaved families and Japanese people who have lost the longest-serving prime minister and respected politician in Japan's constitutional history." His office cited him as saying the shooting was "an intolerable criminal act".[87][71]

Americas

  •  United States While speaking in a joint-conference with the Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers in a meeting at Bali, Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, described the assassination as "profoundly disturbing" and a "personal loss for so many people".[57] President of the United States Joe Biden said that he was "stunned, outraged and deeply saddened" by the event. "Above all, [Abe] cared deeply about the Japanese people and dedicated his life to their service. Even at the moment he was attacked, he was engaged in the work of democracy [...] "While there are many details that we do not yet know, we know that violent attacks are never acceptable and that gun violence always leaves a deep scar on the communities that are affected by it. The United States stands with Japan in this moment of grief. I send my deepest condolences to his family."[88] Biden later ordered flags at United States federal facilities and naval vessels were to be flown at half-mast for three days.[89] Former presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama also addressed the assassination. Trump said Abe's death was "a tremendous blow to the wonderful people of Japan. [...] Few people know what a great man and leader Shinzo Abe was, but history will teach them and be kind". Trump opined that the assassin should be "dealt with swiftly and harshly", while Obama wrote "Former Prime Minister Abe was devoted to both the country he served and the extraordinary alliance between the United States and Japan, [...] I will always remember the work we did to strengthen our alliance, the moving experience of traveling to Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor together, and the grace he and his wife Akie Abe showed to me and Michelle [Obama]."[88]
  •  Mexico Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed during his morning press conference, from National Palace, he expressed: "Our condolences to the people of Japan because yesterday the former Prime Minister of Japan, (Shinzo) Abe, was assassinated. It is a fact very unfortunate" [90] In addition, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, Marcelo Ebrard, through a tweet, expressed: “Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and the Japanese people for their enormous loss that occurred today. Rest in peace"[91]
  •  Brazil Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said that Abe was "a brilliant leader and a great friend of Brazil" and that "We stand with Japan".[93]
  •  Canada Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said that the assassination was "incredibly shocking" and that the world "has lost a great man of vision."[94]

Europe

  •  Russia - In Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned the assassination, and described Abe as a "...patriot who defended Japan's interests at the negotiating table, due to which he had good relations with Putin".[97]
  •  France - French President Emmanuel Macron said Japan has lost "a great prime minister," who "dedicated his life to his country and worked to ensure order in the world."[99]
  •  Poland - Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki wrote he was "deeply shocked by the news of the assassination." He also wrote his thoughts are with the family of "my Japanese friend who was always very kind to Poland."[99]
  •  Netherlands - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called the assassination a "cowardly attack" and a "dark day for Japanese democracy." He wrote he has "fond memories" of his "friendship" and the work they did together.[101]
  •  Romania - Romanian President Klaus Iohannis sent his condolences to the family members of Shinzo Abe, saying that it was a "tragic loss" to the people of Japan. He also praised him for being a "...strong defender of democracy and multilateralism..." and also "...a true friend" to the Romanian people.[102]
  •  Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the assassination "horrible news." He wrote he was "extending" his "deepest condolences to his family and the people of Japan at this difficult time." He also wrote that this "heinous act" of violence "has no excuse."[101]
  •  Ireland - Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin was "deeply saddened" by the killing and stated that it was "especially shocking that he was murdered while engaged in that most democratic of activities, campaigning ahead of an election." He called the attack on Abe an "attack on democracy itself."[103]
  •  Moldova - Moldovan President Maia Sandu was "deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe." She said that Moldova would "stand with the people of Japan during this dark moment."[104]
  •  Georgia - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili wrote on his Twitter page:"My profound sympathies & condolences to Shinzo Abe's family & loved ones. This is an unspeakable tragedy. PM Abe has been truly an exceptional leader of Japan."[106]
  •  Denmark - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear that Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has passed away after the horrific shooting attack today. I strongly condemn the attack. My deepest condolences to Shinzo Abe's family and the Japanese people."[107]

Oceania

  •  New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, condemned the attack in a statement, and wrote that Mr Abe was one of the first world leaders she met as Prime Minister, and that he was "always focused, thoughtful and generous." She further stated that in Mr Abe she saw "a statesman, someone who helped usher through complex negotiations like the CPTPP," but also "someone who was kind," citing Mr Abe's condolences for her cat's death as an example.[108][109]

Organizations

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called the attack a "brutal and cowardly murder". In a tweet, Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, stated that he was "deeply saddened by the heinous killing of Shinzo Abe".[82]

The International Olympic Committee expressed its condolences and will fly its flag in Lausanne at half mast for three days.[110]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b While some sources have reported the weapon as a shotgun,[2] the Nara Prefectural Police Department have reported the weapon as a pistol.[3][4]

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