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collapsing on the street. police arrested a man in his 40s on suspicious -- or the alleged shooter was quickly wrestled to the ground. it appeared to be a hand made gun in the attack. officials say that abe was in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest after collapsing. he was air lifted to a hospital and right now is undergoing emergency treatment. blake essig is joining us from tokyo. what is the latest information on the former prime minister's condition? >> reporter: shock and sadness really. the yoverwhelming sense here, former prime minister abe, you heard the gun shots, shot twice ...

Conference to say that shinzo abe was in critical condition and doctors were fighting to save his life. cam kishida advisably emotional, calling it an unforgiveable act. abe's brother also addressed the media, he is the current minister of defense who called the attack an a of a front to democracy and freedom of speesh. he was in a state of cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital. witnesses say abe was shot from behind, he didn't collapse. you heard both shots before we started talking here on that video. he didn't collapse after the first shot but did collapse after the second ...