Why did Tetsuya Yamagami shoot Shinzo Abe? Officials reveal motive behind assassination of former Japanese PM
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I want to convey my condolences to the family of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Japanese people, who thanks to football, I got to know and to this day, I have a lot of affection.Unfortunately, a very sad day... I want to convey my condolences to the family of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Japanese people, who thanks to football, I got to know and to this day, I have a lot of affection. Yamagami did not specify what the organization stood for. However, authorities are still investigating the potential lead that caused the 41-year-old to reportedly assassinate Abe. Initially, Yamagami told authorities that his issue with the former Prime Minister was not political in nature.
People of the world. Please keep in mind that a politician who loved this country of Japan, a man by the name of Shinzo Abe, fell by a deadly bullet in the middle of his ambition. Many Japanese are in tears of grief.A great star has fallen.People of the world. Please keep in mind that a politician who loved this country of Japan, a man by the name of Shinzo Abe, fell by a deadly bullet in the middle of his ambition. Many Japanese are in tears of grief. In photos and videos from the scene, Yamagami stands 10 feet behind Shinzo Abe when he appears to pull out an improvised weapon and fire twice at the politician. According to Japanese authorities, he allegedly confessed to authorities that he intended to kill . As per the authorities, Yamagami said: "I aimed to kill (Shinzo Abe)" Contrary to his earlier claims, Yamagami later told authorities that he was dissatisfied with Abe, the longest serving Prime Minister in Japanese history. As the investigations further developed, Yamagam implicated Abe as a member of a particular organization. However, authorities have reportedly never heard of the organization and cannot yet confirm its existence. Still in shocked of yesterday’s news of Shinzo Abe. Keep checking Japanese news from time to time since morning till night.
RIP Abe, thank you for implementing the free kindergarten fee & daycare policy few years back for Japanese kindergarten (1/4)Still in shocked of yesterday’s news of Shinzo Abe. Keep checking Japanese news from time to time since morning till night.RIP Abe, thank you for implementing the free kindergarten fee & daycare policy few years back for Japanese kindergarten (1/4) As Yamagami was arrested at the scene of the shooting, was airlifted to a hospital. According to authorities, at the time, the former Japanese Prime Minister appeared to be in a state of cardiac arrest and passed away the same afternoon. Fumio Kishida, the current Japanese Prime Minister, condemned the shooting in an official statement. He said: "I am simply speechless over the news of Abe’s death. This attack is an act of brutality that happened during the elections — the very foundation of our democracy — and is absolutely unforgivable." Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Prime Minister Mr. Shinzo Abe.
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family and all the people of Japan.
May his soul rest in peace Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Prime Minister Mr. Shinzo Abe. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family and all the people of Japan.May his soul rest in peace According to some reports, several other weapons, including various improvised firearms and IEDs, were discovered in Yamagami's home by authorities. The bomb squad was called in to deal with the explosives. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
Why did Tetsuya Yamagami shoot Shinzo Abe Officials reveal motive behind assassination of former Japanese PM
Tetsuya Yamagami allegedly told authorities that he believed Shinzo Abe was part of a specific organisation that he opposes (image via AP/PTI) The investigation into the assassination of 67-year-old former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is on-going. However, authorities now believe that they have found the motivation of suspected gunman in allegedly carrying out the murder. On July 8, Abe was delivering a speech while campaigning in Nara City when he was shot twice with an improvised gun. Tetsuya Yamagami, who was identified by Japanese authorities as the shooter, after reportedly committing the crime. According to the New York Post, 41-year-old Yamagami believed that Abe was a member of a "specific organization," which he opposed. Unfortunately, a very sad day...I want to convey my condolences to the family of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Japanese people, who thanks to football, I got to know and to this day, I have a lot of affection.Unfortunately, a very sad day... I want to convey my condolences to the family of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Japanese people, who thanks to football, I got to know and to this day, I have a lot of affection. Yamagami did not specify what the organization stood for. However, authorities are still investigating the potential lead that caused the 41-year-old to reportedly assassinate Abe. Initially, Yamagami told authorities that his issue with the former Prime Minister was not political in nature.
The investigation into the murder of Shinzo Abe
Authorities have discovered that Tetsuya Yamagami is a Nara resident. He was also a former member of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, the Naval branch of the Japanese Self Defense Forces. He served from 2002 to 2005 and is currently unemployed. A great star has fallen.People of the world. Please keep in mind that a politician who loved this country of Japan, a man by the name of Shinzo Abe, fell by a deadly bullet in the middle of his ambition. Many Japanese are in tears of grief.A great star has fallen.People of the world. Please keep in mind that a politician who loved this country of Japan, a man by the name of Shinzo Abe, fell by a deadly bullet in the middle of his ambition. Many Japanese are in tears of grief. In photos and videos from the scene, Yamagami stands 10 feet behind Shinzo Abe when he appears to pull out an improvised weapon and fire twice at the politician. According to Japanese authorities, he allegedly confessed to authorities that he intended to kill . As per the authorities, Yamagami said: "I aimed to kill (Shinzo Abe)" Contrary to his earlier claims, Yamagami later told authorities that he was dissatisfied with Abe, the longest serving Prime Minister in Japanese history. As the investigations further developed, Yamagam implicated Abe as a member of a particular organization. However, authorities have reportedly never heard of the organization and cannot yet confirm its existence. Still in shocked of yesterday’s news of Shinzo Abe. Keep checking Japanese news from time to time since morning till night.
RIP Abe, thank you for implementing the free kindergarten fee & daycare policy few years back for Japanese kindergarten (1/4)Still in shocked of yesterday’s news of Shinzo Abe. Keep checking Japanese news from time to time since morning till night.RIP Abe, thank you for implementing the free kindergarten fee & daycare policy few years back for Japanese kindergarten (1/4) As Yamagami was arrested at the scene of the shooting, was airlifted to a hospital. According to authorities, at the time, the former Japanese Prime Minister appeared to be in a state of cardiac arrest and passed away the same afternoon. Fumio Kishida, the current Japanese Prime Minister, condemned the shooting in an official statement. He said: "I am simply speechless over the news of Abe’s death. This attack is an act of brutality that happened during the elections — the very foundation of our democracy — and is absolutely unforgivable." Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Prime Minister Mr. Shinzo Abe.
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family and all the people of Japan.
May his soul rest in peace Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Prime Minister Mr. Shinzo Abe. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family and all the people of Japan.May his soul rest in peace According to some reports, several other weapons, including various improvised firearms and IEDs, were discovered in Yamagami's home by authorities. The bomb squad was called in to deal with the explosives. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found