Shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico in Slovakia

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The populist prime minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, was injured in a shooting in Handlova, Slovakia. The attack was condemned by the country's president, Zuzana Čaputová. Fico was elected as leader of the Smer party in October last year.

Key Points

  • Robert Fico, the prime minister of Slovakia, was shot and injured in Handlova
  • The attack was condemned by Slovakia's president, Zuzana Čaputová
  • Fico was elected as leader of the Smer party in October last year

Pros

  • Quick reporting of the incident
  • Condemnation of the attack by Slovakia's president

Cons

  • Lack of independent verification by NBC News