Shinzo Abe was born into a prominent political family and became Japan's longest-serving prime minister. He was credited with instilling political and economic stability though he angered Japan's neighbors South Korea and China — along with many Japanese — with his nationalistic rhetoric and calls to revise the country’s pacifist constitution.
Abe, 67, was shot to death Friday at a campaign event in western Japan. Here is a look at key moments in his life and career:
