According to TBS News late at night on the 8th local time, the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot and killed that day will be held on July 12.
That night, a new perspective of Abe was exposed: after the first loud gunshot, Abe turned around and looked in the smoke. Then the second gunshot sounded, and Abe was shot and covered his chest with his left hand. gesture, and then slowly fell to the ground. The bodyguard then rushed forward to check.
In addition, the Nara Prefectural Medical University Hospital that rescued Shinzo Abe revealed that the direct cause of Abe's death was that the shooting caused the rupture of his heart blood vessels, causing massive bleeding in multiple parts, and completely unable to stop the bleeding.
In addition to the ruptured heart and blood vessels, Shinzo Abe also had two wounds on his neck. According to the hospital's judgment, the bullet entered from the front of Shinzo Abe's neck and penetrated his heart.
◆Many countries around the world expressed their condolences and condolences to the family of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Russian President Putin will send a message of condolences on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
British Prime Minister Johnson said on social media, "My heart is with Shinzo Abe's family, friends and the Japanese people."
US Secretary of State Blinken said he expressed sadness and concern about the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. .
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yue sent a message of condolences to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot and died.
Indian Prime Minister Modi said that India will hold a day of national mourning for the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
◆ Counting the assassinated political figures from various countries in history
At around 1 a.m. on July 7, 2021, a group of unidentified people broke into the private residence of Haitian President Moise and killed him. The president's wife suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was shot and killed while driving a convertible through Dealey Plaza in Texas, accompanied by his wife Jacqueline , and later died.
In 1994, the plane carrying then Rwandan President Habyarimana and Burundi President Ntaryamila was shot down, killing the two leaders.
In June 1914, Archduke Ferdinand and his wife, heirs to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, were shot dead by the Serbian nationalist Princip (a young Bosnian student affiliated with the Serbian "Black Hand"). Subsequently, World War broke out.
On the evening of April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was assassinated while watching an opera at Ford's Theater in Washington. He died on the morning of April 15 at the age of 56.
India has experienced two consecutive generations of leaders being assassinated. Indira Gandhi, the eldest daughter of India's founding Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the then Prime Minister, was assassinated by Sikhs in 1984.
Indira Gandhi's eldest son and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi died in a bomb terrorist attack in 1991 during a lecture.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated, leaving many questions. Where did the gunman's guns and ammunition come from? Why did he attack Abe? Why didn't Secret Service security work?
Question 1:
Why did the gunman kill Abe?
Since World War II, shooting incidents against political figures in Japan have not been uncommon. In 1992, Nobu Kanemaru, then vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, was shot after giving a speech in Tochigi Prefecture. In 1994, former Prime Minister Hosokawa Morihi was shot at a hotel in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. Fortunately, neither Kanemaru Nobu nor Hosokawa Morihi were injured. In 2007, the then mayor of Nagasaki, Kazucho Ito, was shot and killed by a gang member.
According to analysis by Japanese scholars, in the assassinations of Japanese politicians that have occurred since the 1990s, the murderers were mainly from the right wing. Some analysts believe that Abe's assassination occurred during a sensitive period before the Senate election, and it cannot be ruled out that the murderer had political motives. Although Abe is the longest-serving prime minister, he has received mixed reviews in Japan, and public opinion against Abe has always existed.
Another Japanese media reported that the place where Abe was assassinated belonged to the vote warehouse of the conservative force, the Japan Reform Association. However, according to the gunman’s confession, his shooting of Abe had nothing to do with politics. However, Japanese media also pointed out that his confession was inconsistent and his expression was confusing.
Question 2:
Why did the special security fail to work?
After the shooting incident, some Japanese netizens couldn't figure it out: "Former Prime Minister Abe is a subject of special protection and has many secret services around him. Why can't he prevent such an incident from happening?"
Some Japanese netizens directly pointed out, "This incident is completely It is the negligence of the police and intelligence agencies in charge of security. "Campaign speeches are usually held in the open air. The gunman was able to get close to Abe and fired more than one shot. As a professional special agent, his reaction was not sensitive enough and it should not be done at all."
Japanese NHK TV reporter
For those who have served as prime minister, special police will be sent from Tokyo to follow (responsible for security). Senior leaders of the Liberal Democratic Party will also be protected by special police, and there will be an election campaign ahead, so the security mechanism may need to be reconfirmed.
Question 3:
Where did the suspect’s guns and ammunition come from?
Japan has very strict control over guns and knives. Gun owners need to pass complicated background checks and psychological assessments, and gun licenses are only valid for three years. As a country with a population of more than 100 million and citizens who can legally own guns, Japan has no more than 10 gun deaths every year.
According to Japanese media reports, the black homemade gun used by Tetsuya Yamama, the suspect who shot Abe, may have been made with a 3D printer. As of this spring, he had made multiple homemade guns, one of which was used in the shooting. However, ammunition is very difficult to make and difficult for ordinary people to obtain. The source of the ammunition used by gunmen is a mystery.
Question 4:
What impact will Abe’s assassination have?
Shinzo Abe went to Nara City this time to deliver an election speech to build momentum for the upcoming Japanese Senate election. Kyodo News reported on July 6 that polls showed that the ruling coalition led by Kishida Fumio was expected to win more than half of the seats in the Senate election. It is noteworthy that the forces supporting the constitutional amendment are expected to maintain a two-thirds majority. This is the number of support needed to initiate a constitutional amendment.
In recent years, political forces led by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have been trying to amend the constitution. After Kishida came to power, he also stated many times that he would advance the relevant agenda. Analysts believe that Abe's assassination may lead to many sympathetic votes, which will affect the final results of the Senate election.
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When Abe was shot, where was "Japan's first female bodyguard "
At around 11:30 a.m. on July 8, local time, former Japanese Prime Minister Abe was giving a speech in Nara Prefecture. Jin San was shot and died after ineffective rescue efforts. It is reported that shortly before Abe’s death was announced, his wife had just arrived from Tokyo at the Nara Prefectural Medical College Hospital.
It is reported that after retirement, the Japanese Prime Minister will be no different from ordinary people and will no longer enjoy privileges such as secretaries, guards, drivers, and private cars. But Abe was treated differently.
On-site security from Metropolitan Police Department Police Protection Section
After Abe was assassinated, the Japanese Metropolitan Police held a press conference to report on the on-site security situation at the time of the incident. The Japan Metropolitan Police Department stated that due to the impact of this incident, the Metropolitan Police Department established a countermeasures room headed by the Chief of Police and continues to collect various intelligence.
According to reports, the Japan Metropolitan Police Department’s Police Protection Section sent security personnel to follow Abe on his visit to Nara Prefecture. At the speech site, the Nara Prefectural Police also sent security personnel to be responsible for Abe's safety protection. One of the main duties is to alert for suspicious persons at the lecture venue.
The scene of the suspect’s arrest
According to reports, Japan’s current prime minister has a number of professional security personnel to provide him with personal protection. Political figures like Abe who have served as Prime Minister can enjoy the protection of professional security personnel provided by the government after retiring.When influential politicians like this go to give speeches in local areas, they are usually provided with security protection by the local police agencies at the prefectural level and local leaders of political parties. Currently, the Japanese National Police Agency is investigating the security situation at the speech site.
According to Japanese media reports, at the press conference, many reporters asked the Japanese police to provide a more detailed explanation of the situation at the time and whether there were problems with the security forces. In this regard, the Japanese police said that further confirmation is now underway.
The suspect was holding a homemade gun
It is also reported that the suspect who attacked Abe, Tetsuya Yamama, served as a low-level maritime self-defense officer in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for 3 years from 2002 to 2005. The pistol he used in the murder was made by himself. The police are investigating how he obtained the gun-making equipment and how he made the gun. The Japanese police said that judging from the current situation, Tetsuya Yamama did not have a special ideological background and would focus on investigating the motives for his assassination in the future.
"Mounting troops" to secure private homes
According to previous media reports, two months after Abe left office (November 2020), sources revealed that there are currently 30 security personnel working in shifts 24 hours a day to protect Abe's safety. The police have an average annual The income is about 7 million yen, so it can be estimated that Abe's annual security expenses exceed 200 million yen in labor costs alone.
According to Japanese media reports in 2021, after Kishida Fumio became the Prime Minister of Japan, "former Prime Minister" Abe still used public funds to maintain the security system of his private residence. On the section of road known as "Yamanote Road" near Abe's private residence, vans and other vehicles from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department are on standby 24 hours a day. Roadblocks are set up at the intersection leading to his private residence, and police officers are on guard from morning to night. There is only one policeman on duty in front of the private residence of Taro Aso, located a few hundred meters away from Abe's private residence.
The road leading to Abe’s private residence was blocked by police.
A man who has lived near Abe’s private residence for many years said, “I have always been concerned about the strict security, but now I am used to the presence of these security vehicles. However, this situation How long will it last?”
Some people believe that the reason why Abe’s private home security ability continues to this day is because his influence in Japanese politics cannot be underestimated. However, many Japanese still "hold a grudge" against him. The suspect who assassinated him in Nara today said during interrogation that he "just wanted to kill him."
Where is "Japan's No. 1 Female Bodyguard"?
In the video of the shooting scene, a woman was found checking Abe's injuries at close range. People can't help but think of Moeme Ishida, who was previously known as "Japan's No. 1 Female Bodyguard".
After Abe was shot, Ishida Moemi checked his injuries
According to reports, Ishida Moemei was born in a bodyguard family in Japan in 1988. His father had served as a protector for many Japanese political figures. Influenced by his father, Ishida inherited his father's legacy. At the age of 18, Ishida Moemi achieved the third level of Kendo . In October 2011, Ishida, who was only 23 years old, was recruited into the Security Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to work as a bodyguard for former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda. After Noda stepped down, he became Abe's bodyguard.
Ishida Moemi, who practices ninjutsu
Because she looks exactly like the heroine Yoko Maki in the Japanese TV series "The Bodyguard", Ishida Moeme became famous on the Internet as soon as she was exposed, and hit the hearts of countless Japanese otakus. However, few media have interviewed this female bodyguard. The Metropolitan Police Department's reply was: "The unexpected popularity has troubled Ishida very much, and it is difficult for us to arrange further interviews." Of course, as a police officer engaged in security work , becoming popular does not mean that you can do your job well.
There is an assessment for Japanese bodyguards, which requires the bodyguard to quickly draw a gun to protect the target during the execution of the task, and to be able to hit the suspect. According to reports, this assessment requires that the time from drawing the gun to shooting cannot exceed 0.5 seconds. Moe Ishida only needs 0.2 seconds to draw and shoot, and her shooting accuracy is over 98%.
Ishida Moemei proved to everyone that her ability is not weaker than that of men.Therefore, labels such as "killing the enemy in 0.2 seconds", "defeating 10 strong men with bare hands", and "protecting two prime ministers thoroughly" have firmly established her as "Japan's No. 1 female bodyguard".
Ishida Moemi at work
In this shooting case, Abe’s security personnel not only did not notice the approach of the suspect, but also gave him the opportunity to shoot Abe with a gun, and even did not let Abe put on the body armor . Perhaps Abe trusts his security personnel too much, but in the face of emergencies, bodyguards cannot guarantee safety. Exactly where the omissions are in the 100 secrets still needs to be investigated by the Japanese authorities.
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Editor: Zhou Yuzheng
