Deadly attack on Argentina's Vice President, shot from very close range

Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was killed on Thursday local time. Vice President Christina was fired at when she was meeting people, meanwhile, a man came very close to her and opened fire on her, but he missed the target and the Vice President's life was saved. The attacker has been taken into custody. Ministers involved in the government have strongly condemned this attack.

An attempt was made to shoot at the Vice President from Point Black Range, but the attacker missed the target. She narrowly escaped in this attack. The attacker has been taken into custody.

Shot from close range

Videos released on local television channels show Fernandez surrounded by his supporters outside his house and getting out of his car to meet people, but in the meantime, a man is seen holding what looks like a pistol to the Vice President. He moves towards and fires very close to them.

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Due to the firing, the Vice President bows down a bit, but there is no danger to his life. However, due to the firing on them, there is a stir among the people around.

Although the assailant has not been identified, he was taken into custody within seconds of the attack. The firing incident occurred in the Argentine capital of the Recoleta area, Buenos Aires.

Probe on the matter: Security Minister

According to local cable news channel C5N, Security Minister Annibal Fernandez said, "A man identified by his close friends, who had a gun, has been taken into custody by the (Vice President's) security personnel. The case is being investigated."

The minister also said that he cannot say much until the investigation is over. There was no official comment on whether the gun was genuine. Multiple videos being posted on social media show that the pistol had almost touched Fernandez's face.

Ministers in President Alberto Fernandez's government issued a statement saying they "strongly condemn the attempted assassination" of the vice president. The statement also said, "What happened tonight is a grave matter and threatens democracy, institutions and the rule of law." Former President Mauricio Macri also condemned the attack. "This very serious incident calls for an immediate and thorough explanation by the judiciary and security forces," Macri said on Twitter.