Japan Prime Minister Kishida Evacuated After Sound of Bang; No One Reported Hurt

The prime minister was unharmed and the suspect is in custody.

Japan Prime Minister Kishida Evacuated After Sound of Bang; No One Reported Hurt

TOKYO - Prime Minister Fumio Kishhida was taken away from a campaign event on Saturday when a loud bang was heard nearby. A suspect was then arrested at the scene, according to footage broadcast by NHK.

NHK reported that no one was hurt in the incident which occurred at 11:30 am on Saturday.