Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting incident that occurred during a government meeting in Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. The incident took place on Wednesday, as reported by news agency TASR. Parliament’s vice-chairman, Lubos Blaha, confirmed that Fico was shot and sustained injuries.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported hearing multiple gunshots and observed law enforcement detaining an individual. A Reuters witness stated that security officials swiftly apprehended a suspect, forcefully pushing them into a waiting vehicle before driving away.
As of now, the government office has not provided any official comment on the incident. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and it is unclear whether the attack was targeted specifically at Prime Minister Fico.
Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify any potential suspects. The safety and security of government officials will undoubtedly be a top priority as the investigation progresses.