On August 12, local time, the famous writer Salman Rushdie was assassinated at a speech event in New York State, USA.
According to CNN, until last (12) day and night, Rushdie was still wearing a ventilator and could not speak. His agent, Andrew Wylie, said a nerve in Rushdie's arm was severed, his liver was stabbed and damaged, and he could also lose an eye.
Rushdie Figure according to IC
The suspect in the assassination has now been identified as Hadi Matar, 24, from New Jersey. New York State Police said the suspect jumped on stage and stabbed Salman Rushdie at least once in the neck and on the abdomen. Before the attacker was detained, staff and spectators rushed to the suspect and lowered him to the ground.
According to witnesses, when the attack took place, a man dressed in black was seen suddenly rushing onto the stage and heading straight for Salman Rushdie, "He rushed in from the left, jumped over the stage, and then pounced on him (Rushdie) ... Two seconds crossed that stage. The witness added that he also heard people screaming and crying around him, and also saw spectators rushing onto the stage.
Rushdie was taken to the hospital by helicopter after being attacked Video screenshot according to IC
According to New York State Police Force Commander Eugene M. According to J. Stan Iszewski, they believe the suspect was a lone wolf assassin who carried out the attack alone, but the specifics are still under investigation. Police said they were continuing their investigation to determine the motive for the attack.
Salman Rushdie published his first novel Grimes in 1975, and the fourth novel published in 1988 made him a controversial figure, after which he spent a decade under British protection.
Red Star News reporter Zeng Qi intern reporter Mao Yuchuan
Edited by Duan Xueying
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