The attempt on the life of the head of the government of Slovakia, Robert Fico, was made by 71-year-old writer Juraj Cintula.
Slovak media reported this.
What is known about the shooter Fico
According to the portal tvnoviny.sk, the attempt on the life of the Slovak Prime Minister was committed by 71-year-old writer from Levice Juraj Cintula.
He is the author of several books and founded the Rainbow literary club in Levice. Previously worked as a security guard at a shopping center.
According to the portal dennikn.sk, Tsintula owned firearms legally.
It is also reported that the writer is a supporter of opposition liberal parties and holds liberal views.
The portal standard.sk reports that Fico has a hemorrhage in the abdominal cavity.
The politician received two wounds in the abdominal cavity and one in the shoulder. One bullet went through the stomach and into the femur.
Earlier, the former Minister of Economy of Kazakhstan was given 24 years in prison for the murder of his wife.
