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didn't attempt to run. he just got arrested on the spot. several police officers on site were able to take the suspect into custody and he's now being questioned. police did retrieve a gun and the suspect, again, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. nhk reporters on the scene said they heard two shots while abe was delivering that stump speech. he was there to deliver a speech in support of liberal democratic party candidates ahead of the upper house election, which is set for this sunday. abe is japan's longest-serving prime minister, first elected in 2006 before serv...

Resigning from being japan's prime minister in 2020. so, being involved in the ldp runup to the election to generate support for candidates, he's been very much seen as a king maker here in japan. again, you know, highly respected, longest-serving prime minister, you know, getting his stamp of approval goes a long way here in japanese politics. >> and just on that note, just how popular is shinzo abe, given that he was the longest-serving former prime minister? >> reporter: you know, i think -- i think it varies. i think a lot of people absolutely, you know, support -- the majority support pri...