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Japan PM blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe
July 15 Mainichi
TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed inadequate police protection for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot last week while giving an outdoor campaign speech.
Abe, one of Japan's most influential politicians, was assassinated last Friday in Nara in western Japan, shocking a nation known for its low crime rate and strict gun control. Photos and videos of the shooting show the gunman was able to approach Abe from behind, while security guards were focused toward the front.
"I think there were problems with the security measures," Kishida said...
Abe, one of Japan's most influential politicians, was assassinated last Friday in Nara in western Japan, shocking a nation known for its low crime rate and strict gun control. Photos and videos of the shooting show the gunman was able to approach Abe from behind, while security guards were focused toward the front.
"I think there were problems with the security measures," Kishida said...
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220715/p2g/00m/0na/012000c
