Salman Rushdie Attacked on Friday

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Author Salman Rushdie is currently in a critical condition after being stabbed during Friday's literary event.

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He was gathered around 2,500 people in the audience during the event

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A doctor in the audience administered medical care until the emergency first responders arrived.

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Determined by the New York state police, his attacker is Hadi Matar. He is 24 years old from New Jersey.

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According to the police Mr Salman Rushdie was repeatedly stabbed by Hadi Matar.

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Later Mr Rushdie was airlifted to a hospital.

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Mr Rushdie underwent an emergency surgery.

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75-year-old Rushdie is on a ventilator and may lose one of his eyes.

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