Alleged gunman of Shinzo Abe’s assassination reveals reason for murder

Police investigating the assassination of Japan's ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe have said the suspect held a grudge against a "specific organisation", Report informs, citing NHK.

The alleged gunman, named Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, believed Abe was part of the group and shot him for that reason, they said, without naming the group.