A gunman shot and killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan, where gun violence is rare, has been brought to a standstill by the news that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot while giving a speech on the campaign trail for upper house elections. A lone gunman attacked Abe, who died at a hospital in Nara from wounds to his chest and neck.

Shocked world leaders have been sending condolences to the people of Japan. May Shinzo Abe rest in peace.