Author Salman Rushdie stabbed at event in New York

Police in western New York are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie, who was preparing to speak at an event when someone rushed up and stabbed him in the neck. CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton has more on what we know so far.

[seqivzw]

Peaceful people are spreading Peace all over the world.

[jsmcguireIII]

They don't read his book but attack him for it. Sound familiar?

[rgwilkes]

"All I require of a religion is that it is tolerant of those who do not agree with it"

[bigtex]

"We don't know much about the suspect" 🤣🤣.

[johnmclaughlin]

I feel like having true faith in your religion would free you from committing violent acts towards those who speak against it.

[dustykashifeathers]

Salman Rushdie is one of the most courageous writers and historians; satanic Verses is one of the best books of historical fiction ever written that portrays pre and post Islamic history very accurately; bless him may he recover quick

[kortobia]

we are praying for Salman Rushdi in Morocco...He will survive...

[allcap]

"it's unclear what the motive was" lol

[tarik]

I am Muslim and I strongly condemn this heinous attack.

[shubhanshujain]

What is the freedom of expression without the freedom to offend?
Salman Rushdie

[gymjoedude]

Horrific, religion is the root of all evil. Criticizing someone's sky fairy gets you on a death list. Ridiculous. Let's live in reality and not make believe.

[DJMichael]

I was there in the fourth row I saw him get stabbed in the neck there was almost no security! people from the crowd tackled the attacker

[arjunmalhotra]

What kind of security has been provided on such a high level event? This raises lots of question on security of USA in these days.

[laylamajdi]

But the whole world knows about the suspect?

[davemathews]

Despicable. Hoping for his speedy recovery. I hate to inform his attacker, but this cowardly assault will only increase Mr. Rushdie's reputation and public interest in his works.

[nicoleserenalauer]

Hahahaaa, you ask what the motiv was?

[godschild]

why there was not security metal detectors at the entrance of this place?

[righteousone]

Rushdie lost an eye and is on a ventilator....

[laylamajdi]

If a religion can't gain respect, it can't take it with a knife.

[douglas]

Is there still a bounty on his head from IRan?