On July 8, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed while delivering a speech on the streets of Nara Prefecture. According to the police investigation, more details about the incident and more information about the suspects have been exposed.
When Abe was shot, 22 people were in charge of guarding the scene, including 7 special police officers.
According to reports from Japanese media such as Sports Japan on the 9th, There were 22 people in charge of guarding the scene, including 7 special police officers, but they still failed to stop it. The suspect, who was within easy reach, opened fire.
According to the Nara Prefecture Branch Federation of the Liberal Democratic Party, there were 7 special police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department and Nara Prefectural Police at the scene, as well as 15 staff members from the Prefectural Branch Federation responsible for guarding and security work. There were also guards behind Abe, but they still could not prevent the suspect who was 3 meters away from shooting. In this regard, Yuji Yoshikawa, the former detective of the Metropolitan Police Department, said that judging from the results, it can only show that there was a mistake in the security. Yoshiki Akutsu, president of the Japan Bodyguard Association, also said that the guards at the site lacked awareness and ability to grasp the surrounding situation.
The suspect looked for opportunities to commit crimes for two days in a row
According to Japan's " Yomiuri Shimbun " report, relevant investigators said that the suspect in the shooting incident of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confessed that also participated in the incident the day before the incident in order to attack Abe. Abe’s speech event in Okayama City . The suspect said, "I wanted to kill him (Abe) no matter what, so I followed him to various election occasions." The police said that the suspect may have been looking for the right time to commit the crime.
The suspect claimed that the gunpowder was purchased from the Internet
According to Japanese TV Asahi reported on the 29th, relevant investigators said that regarding the gun used in the shooting incident of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the suspect claimed that he "investigated the production method himself." "The gunpowder was purchased online" and "empty bullet casings were also obtained."
Currently, the Japanese police believe that the suspect has a strong intention to kill Abe and has made long-term preparations. Previously, Japanese police had discovered multiple homemade guns from the suspect's residence.
Neighbors of the suspect: He heard banging noises in his room every night, which was very scary.
Japan's " Mainichi News " said that Tetsuya Yamama's neighbor said in an interview that every night recently, he would hear There was a sound of banging and banging on the wall in Tetsuya Yamama's room. The sound was so loud that he thought it was construction, but in retrospect, the sound might be the sound of him making guns, which was quite scary.
Colleagues of the suspect: Rarely interact with people, withdrawn
" Asahi Shimbun " reported that Tetsuya Yamama is currently unemployed and had previously been engaged in dispatch work. According to his colleagues, Tetsuya Yamama rarely interacts with others in the workplace He interacted with others, and even deliberately brought lunch to his car. He was quite withdrawn. In April this year, he suddenly asked for sick leave and resigned in May. Unexpectedly, a major assassination case against Abe occurred two months later.
The funeral of Shinzo Abe will be held on July 12th
According to Jiji News Agency reported on the 9th local time, the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot and killed on the 8th, will be held on the 12th local time. Participants are limited to relatives and closely related people. The funeral may be held at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, and relevant parties are coordinating this.
Kishida resumed street campaigning the day after Abe was assassinated. The scene was on high alert.
According to Japan's "Yomiuri Shimbun" report on the 9th, Japan's Senate election is imminent. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio html resumed the campaign interrupted by the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe on the 29th.
Picture source: Japan's "Yomiuri Shimbun" report screenshot
Kishida gave a street speech in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture in the morning. The lecture site was on high alert, and security work was significantly enhanced. Not only were metal detectors installed, but there was also a police officer on duty every ten meters or so. On that day, Fumio Kishida wore a black veil on his left arm.
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