Japanese City Mayor Shot at, Suspected Gunman Arrested

World | April 17, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00

Nagasaki City Mayor Iccho Itoh was shot at the back while he was campaigning in his bid for re-election for a forth term as mayor.

The police have already arrested a suspected gunman.

The accident occurred near the office of the politician.

The mayor was hospitalized at Nagasaki University Hospital. Immediate reports show Itoh's condition is critical.

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