Lone Wolf Charged in May 16 Shooting of Slovak PM Robert Fico

May 16, 2024, 12:04 PM

A 'lone wolf' suspect has been charged in the May 16 shooting that seriously wounded Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. The suspect, who did not belong to any political groups, had taken part in anti-government protests, according to Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok. The assassination attempt has prompted soul-searching among leaders in Slovakia's deeply divided society. Robert Fico is in serious but stable condition, according to a hospital official.