Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday by a gunman who shot him as he appeared at a campaign event.
Abe’s death sent shockwaves throughout Japan, where deadly violence and shootings are extremely rare, and around the world.
The 67-year-old is Japan’s longest serving prime minister, having held the office twice from 2006 to 2007 and from 2012 to 2020.
World leaders who worked with Abe during his time as prime minister expressed their grief and grief over his death.
