Attempt against former Japanese prime minister, author bought weapons parts online

Yamame was a lonely person who did not respond when they spoke to him, neighbors told Reuters. He believed Abe was promoting a religious organisation where he thought his mother was involved, the Kyodo news agency reported, quoting investigative authorities.

My mother was involved in a religious organization and I hated her,” told the police suspect.

The 41-year-old killed the former prime minister with an artisan weapon he himself had made. Yamame bought the pieces online and spent months planning the attack, even going to Abe's campaign events.

He had planned a bomb attack ahead of the gun, according to public broadcaster NHK. /abcnews. al