Japan’s Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Shot During Campaign Speech (Report)

Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzō Abe has been shot at and collapsed during a campaign speech in the city of Nara.

Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported that Abe appeared to be bleeding from the chest after being shot from behind with a shotgun on Friday morning. Quoting police sources, NHK reported that Abe was likely hit from behind by shotgun fire.

NHK reports Abe was flown to Nara Medical University Hospital in Kashihara City. Media reports are not immediately…