Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, is accused of assassinating Mr. Abe with a homemade gun during an election rally in 2022.
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Why Japan Is Angry About a State Funeral for Shinzo Abe
The fallout from Shinzo Abe’s death has taken a number of unexpected turns, casting a critical light on both his long-governing party and a fringe religious group.
Suspect in Abe Shooting Held a ‘Grudge.’ Scrutiny Falls on a Church.
The Unification Church, with links to conservative political parties worldwide, said Monday that the mother of the man charged in Shinzo Abe’s death was a member.
What We Know About the Shinzo Abe Assassination
The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.
What We Know About the Shinzo Abe Assassination
The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.
Man Who Used a Homemade Gun Admits to Killing Abe, Police Say
In a country with tight gun laws and little violence, the killing of the former prime minister left many in stunned disbelief. “It’s so un-Japanese.”
Man Who Used a Homemade Gun Admits to Killing Abe, Police Say
In a country with tight gun laws and little violence, the killing of the former prime minister left many in stunned disbelief. “It’s so un-Japanese.”