Assassination Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico moves to home care after assassination attempt, attacker detained and charged with attempted premeditated murder, incident highlights political polarization in Slovakia.

Key Points

  • Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico moved to home care from hospital after recovering from an assassination attempt
  • The attacker shot Fico with four bullets at close range during a government meeting
  • Attacker, identified as 71-year old Juraj C., was detained and charged with attempted premeditated murder
  • Incident highlighted political polarization in Slovakia