Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot during an assassination attempt after meeting with supporters in Handlova, a city about 112 miles from the capital of Bratislava. The failed assassin was in a crowd that had gathered outside the venue where Fico was speaking. Reports indicate three or four shots were fired, striking Fico in the abdomen. He was airlifted to a hospital in Bratislava, and there is no official word on his condition.

In this video segment, you can see Fico's security detail, which is dragging him into his limousine.

Here, the gunman is apprehended.

Fico is a fixture in Slovak politics, having served as prime minister on two previous occasions (2006-2010 and 2012-2018). He was most recently elected in 2023. Fico is the leader of the left-populist Smer party. The party won the 2023 elections with 23% of the vote on a platform of ceasing aid to Ukraine and closer relations with Russia.

No information has been released on the identity of the gunman or possible motives.