Coverage dated July 13, 2022

Japan prime minister blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe

Headline from KREM Spokane

Photos and videos of the shooting show the gunman was able to come close to Abe from behind, while guards were more focused toward the front.

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KREM Spokane
Japan prime minister blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe (opens KREM Spokane)
Published Jul 13, 2022
KREM Spokane's feed description
Photos and videos of the shooting show the gunman was able to come close to Abe from behind, while guards were more focused toward the front.
Omaha World-Herald
Japan PM blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Jul 13, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has blamed inadequate police protection for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Abe, one of
Los Angeles Times
Japanese leader blames inadequate police protection for Shinzo Abe's assassination (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 13, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Japan's prime minister says that 'problems with the security measures' allowed a gunman to assassinate former leader Shinzo Abe at a campaign event.

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