A 71-year-old man has been identified as the suspected shooter in an incident that has shocked Slovakia. The man was seized by security after firing five shots with a gun that was reportedly legally owned. The country's interior minister has stated that the shooting was politically motivated, stemming from events following Fetzo's reelection last year.
Fetzo, a prominent figure in Slovakian politics who has held the position of Prime Minister on and off for several decades, was the target of the shooting. The incident has garnered widespread reaction, with leaders from around the world expressing their shock and condemnation.