Japan Former PM Shinzo Abe Shot Live Update: Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign in the western Japan city of Nara on July 08. He was shot during a campaign speech in the western Japan city of Nara. Shinzo Abe was attacked by 41-year-old Yamagami Tetsuya from behind. At least two gunshots were heard on-site, local media reported.