For the purpose of analyzing the incident, MBS News (Mainichi Broadcasting System) has made a website that re-creates the events of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination, which occurred in Nara City, Japan on July 8, 2022. This website contains CGI re-creations of the shooting and audio of the actual gunfire. Please note that viewer discretion is advised before proceeding. For the purpose of analyzing the incident, MBS News (Mainichi Broadcasting System) has made a website that re-creates the events of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination, which occurred in Nara City, Japan on July 8, 2022. This website contains CGI re-creations of the shooting and audio of the actual gunfire. Please note that viewer discretion is advised before proceeding.
The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Just what happened on that day ? What did Abe and Tetsuya Yamagami see ? This website is a 75-second recollection of the incident re-created from multiple perspectives.
The information on this website is based on that gathered following the incident and the National Police Agency's publicly disclosed report titled "An Examination of the Security for Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 8, 2022, in Nara City and Proposals for Strengthening Security Operations.
*This website uses footage filmed by MBS and authorized witness videos.
*Footage of the street was filmed with permission from local police.
*This website contains information and footage that users may find distressing.
July 8, 2022, in front of the Kintetsu Railway Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara City. Around 11:17 a.m., former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived to show his support for a candidate running in the House of Councillors election. He was surrounded by Security Police (SP). Around 11:26 a.m., the SP were ordered to change positions in response to the growing audience in front of Abe. Meanwhile, Yamagami was on the sidewalk behind Abe.
July 8, 2022, in front of the Kintetsu Railway Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara City. Around 11:17 a.m., former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived to show his support for a candidate running in the House of Councillors election. He was surrounded by Security Police (SP). Around 11:26 a.m., the SP were ordered to change positions in response to the growing audience in front of Abe. Meanwhile, Yamagami was on the sidewalk behind Abe.
Three perspectives, one incident
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A re-creation of the incident,
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from Abe's location
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A re-creation of the incident
from Yamagami's perspective
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An aerial view re-creation of the incident
8th July, 2022 [Friday]
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Abe suffered two gunshot wounds to the neck, deep enough to reach his heart. He was transferred by an EMS helicopter in critical condition. Despite the doctors' efforts, Abe was pronounced dead at 5:03 p.m. on July 8 at Nara Medical University Hospital.
Abe suffered two gunshot wounds to the neck, deep enough to reach his heart. He was transferred by an EMS helicopter in critical condition. Despite the doctors' efforts, Abe was pronounced dead at 5:03 p.m. on July 8 at Nara Medical University Hospital.
The National Police Agency concluded that the lapse in security behind Abe was caused by "a lack of security reinforcements after notifying security personnel of the change in plans" and "a failure to foresee danger during the planning stage." In order to "never let such an incident take place again, " the NPA vowed in a report to increase NPA involvement in VIP protection and strengthen their security system.
The National Police Agency concluded that the lapse in security behind Abe was caused by "a lack of security reinforcements after notifying security personnel of the change in plans" and "a failure to foresee danger during the planning stage." In order to "never let such an incident take place again, " the NPA vowed in a report to increase NPA involvement in VIP protection and strengthen their security system.
THE DATE
ARTICLE
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7/8/2022
Yamagami is arrested at the scene for suspicion of attempted murder. -
7/8/2022
Five homemade guns are confiscated from Yamagami's home. -
7/9/2022
Yamagami claims he "harbored resentment for a certain organization." -
7/9/2022
Yamagami claims he "believed Abe had ties to the organization." -
7/11/2022
The former Unification Church holds a press conference and states that "the suspect's mother is a member" and that they are "aware of her bankruptcy." -
7/18/2022
Yamagami had tweeted before the incident that he "hated only the Unification Church." -
7/25/2022
Psychiatric evaluation of Yamagami begins. -
8/5/2022
Second-generation followers who have left the church come forward, some claiming that they were called "a child of God." -
8/25/2022
The former Unification Church's ties to ministers and lawmakers come to light one after another. -
9/27/2022
Abe's state funeral is held amidst great controversy. -
12/6/2022
The Diet starts deliberations on a relief bill for victims of the former Unification Church and other organizations. -
12/10/2022
The victim relief bill is passed into law.