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Slovak PM Robert Fico Injured in Shooting: Assailant Apprehended

Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia sustained injuries during a shooting incident within the Government meeting venue.

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Sursa: FOTO: Digi24.RO.

The assailant has been apprehended, as reported by the Slovakian press.

According to an external contributor from hnonline.sk present at the scene, "A crowd of people awaited outside, and one among them initiated gunfire. Promptly subdued and detained, the perpetrator was swiftly apprehended, with security personnel escorting the Prime Minister to safety. Reports indicate that the assailant specifically targeted the Prime Minister."

Juraj Búry, editor of HN, recounted hearing two gunshots while inside the building. He confirmed that law enforcement promptly detained the shooter and subsequently evacuated Handlová market.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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