Shot Japanese ex-PM

[Fraidycat]

Listening to the video, there was a 3 second gap between the first and second shot.

In another video we see Abe continue to stand up after the first shot was fired. While some of those around him duck for cover.

Looks like the first bullet might have missed him. And in those 3 seconds the killer calmly walks in closer for a better shot.

You would think his body guards would have been nearby and pulled Abe to the floor in those 3 seconds so he doesn't take a second bullet or pull down the killer.

But 3 seconds is clearly not enough time for anyone to figure out what is going on.

Just shock and confusion after the first bullet was fired.

[SueEllen]

It's Japan not the US.

They don't expect people to pull out guns, so won't instantly react.

[GJABS]

Listening to the video, there was a 3 second gap between the first and second shot.

In another video we see Abe continue to stand up after the first shot was fired. While some of those around him duck for cover.

Looks like the first bullet might have missed him.

Indeed.

But the BBC:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62089486
says:
"Abe suffered two bullet wounds to his neck during the attack, and also suffered damage to his heart, doctors said."

Therefore I wonder whether there was another shooter who actually fired the fatal shots
The guy with the home-made gun was perhaps the "patsy"
Is there a grassy knoll nearby?..

[WTFH]

Is there a grassy knoll nearby?..

Haven't seen he exact location of the shooting, but Nara has a lot of grassy knolls in the park near the golden temple.
Lovely city. The ancient capital of Japan.