The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.
Tag: Gun Control
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Does Abe Shooting Reflect Success of Japan’s Gun Laws, Not Failure?
A crude weapon. Minimal security. One death. A closer look at the details of the assassination of Shinzo Abe may actually underscore the effectiveness of Japan’s restrictions.
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Assassination of Shinzo Abe Shatters Image of Gun-Free Japan
Stringent rules on gun ownership had all but eradicated gun violence in the country.
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Accused Gunman Held Without Bail in Highland Park Parade Massacre
Questions mounted about how the man was able to buy several guns despite alarming police encounters and relatively strict Illinois laws.
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‘Our Little Town’: A Fourth of July Parade Turned Deadly
“Must each of us lose a loved one before the gun lobby is stopped?” a reader asks. Also: Justice Jackson’s tough task; threats against election workers.