[UPDATE – 09:45Z] Japanese Ex-Premier Abe in Cardiac Arrest, Death Confirmed

Japanese ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe is in the state of “cardiopulmonary arrest” after Friday’s attack, but his death has not been officially confirmed, a spokesperson for the local emergencies service reported. “Yes, he is in the state of cardiopulmonary arrest, but his death has not been confirmed,” said an official with the Nara fire department, which operates as the prefecture’s emergencies service. [UPDATE – 09:45Z] Doctors officially announce death of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Doctors at Nara Medical University have officially announced the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a special press conference. According to the facility’s…