Abe died after he was shot while giving a speech.
The gun used in the attack appears to be homemade, according to images.
The gun used was homemade, according to police.
The device that was able to kill the former Japanese Prime Minister was shown in images of the gun.
The suspect told police that the weapon he used was homemade, according to reports. The police found homemade weapons when they searched his home.
Japanese media reported that Abe died after being shot in the neck while giving a speech for the Liberal Democrats.
Abe died a few hours after he was taken to the hospital.
The man was arrested on suspicion of trying to kill someone.
NHK broadcasted images of a weapon that was found near the site of the attack. There are pictures of the gun on Japanese social media.
There are two metal barrels attached to a wooden board with black tape in the images.
Japan has some of the strictest gun laws in the world. Citizens can only buy air rifles and shotguns if they pass a background check.
The suspect in the shooting told police he wasn't happy.
Hirokazu Matsuno, Japan's chief cabinet secretary, said in a statement that "Outrageous acts of this kind are intolerable, no matter the reason."
All possible measures will be taken by the Government.
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