Onlookers say author stabbed as he prepared to give speech in Chautauqua near Erie, about seven hours from New York City
New York state police have also confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody.
From the New York state police statement:
A State Trooper assigned to the event immediately took the suspect into custody. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene. More information will be released when it is available.
On August 12, 2022, at about 11 a.m., a male suspect ran up onto the stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an apparent stab wound to the neck, and was transported by helicopter to an area hospital. His condition is not yet known.
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