minister says abe is in critical condition and doctors are fighting to save his life. the fire department reports that abe was in a state of pulmonary arrest. they were quick to arrest the gunman, a plan in his 40s, saying he used a home made gun. we are live this hour in tokyo. what more can you tell us? you just heard the booming gunshots ring out in the video you just played. japanese broadcaster reporting former prime minister shinzo abe was shot, once in the chest and one on the right side of his neck. it happened this morning in the western city of nara. about an hour ago, the current prime minister held a press conference and addressed abe s current condition. take a listen. [speaking in foreign language] first of all in the morning, i received the news that the former prime minister was shot and now in critical condition. emergency operation is taking place to save his life. i pray he pulls through. he went on to call today s shooting an unforgivable act. now, aft
calling today s shooting a barbaric act that shakes the root of democracy law. saying whether or not you agree with his political stances, violence to stop it. the majority of social media posts are expressing concern for the former prime minister s health and well being, hoping he will survive. i talk about it earlier, the current prime minister kishida really set the tone. he appeared emotional, almost in tears while speaking to the press and said that this is not a forgivable act. that, we are going to have to comprehend the situation and take appropriate measures. again it is fair to say it is a shocking day for the people here in japan, really, around the world with news of what has happened to the former
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