Slovakian Prime Minister shot after government meeting (video), KNEWS

Source: Reuters

15 MAY 2024 - 16:21

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting following a government meeting, according to a report by the news agency TASR on Wednesday. Parliament's vice-chairman Lubos Blaha confirmed to TASR that Fico was shot and injured.

A Reuters witness reported hearing several shots and witnessing a man being detained by police. Security officials were seen pushing someone into a car before driving off, as described by the Reuters witness. At the time of the incident, the government office was unavailable for immediate comment.

BREAKING:

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in assassination attempt.

“Several shots fired at the scene”

Fico taken to hospital. His condition is unknown.

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