WATCH: Slovakia’s Prime Minister Shot, Suspected Shooter Identified

WATCH: Slovakia’s Prime Minister Shot, Suspected Shooter Identified

In a shocking turn of events, Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has been shot.

Following the shooting, Fico was swiftly taken to his car and rushed to the hospital.

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Slovak Prime Minister In Critical Condition After Assassination Attempt

A statement posted on his Facebook page revealed that Fico is currently fighting for his life after sustaining gunshot wounds during an incident following a political event on Wednesday afternoon.

Fico, 59, was struck in the stomach after four shots were fired outside the House of Culture, where the Prime Minister was meeting with supporters. A suspect has been detained, though the details of the assailant’s identity remain unconfirmed.

A message posted on Fico’s Facebook page indicates that he “has been shot multiple times and is currently in life-threatening condition. At this moment he is transported by helicopter to Banská Bystrica, because it would take too long to get to Bratislava due to the necessity of an acute procedure. The next few hours will decide.”

You can watch the video of Slovakia’s Prime Minister being taken to his car after being shot below:

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Slovakia’s Prime Minister’s Suspected Shooter Identified?

Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media suggest that the assailant may be Juraj Cintula (born in 1953), a writer and supporter of the opposition party Progressive Slovakia.

This incident comes just three weeks before the crucial European Parliament elections, during which populist and hard-right parties across the 27-nation bloc are expected to gain momentum.

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Slovakia Reacts After Prime Minister is Shot

Deputy speaker of parliament, Lubos Blaha, confirmed the incident during a session of Slovakia’s Parliament and adjourned proceedings indefinitely, according to the Slovak TASR news agency.

In response to the shooting, Slovakia’s major opposition parties, Progressive Slovakia and Freedom and Solidarity, cancelled a planned protest against a contentious government proposal to revamp public broadcasting, citing concerns that it would grant the government excessive control over public radio and television.

“We absolutely and strongly condemn violence and today’s shooting of Premier Robert Fico,” said Progressive Slovakia leader Michal Simecka. “At the same time we call on all politicians to refrain from any expressions and steps which could contribute to further increasing the tension.”

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