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Salman Rushdie, whose novel "The Satanic Verses" drew death threats from Iran in the 1980s, has been stabbed in the neck and abdomen by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York. (Aug. 12)

Witnesses filmed the aftermath of the scene where author Salman Rushdie was stabbed at a lecture in Chautauqua, N.Y. Video shows Rushdie being transported via helicopter to a nearby hospital.

The 75-year-old Rushdie was flown to a hospital and underwent surgery later on Friday. A Witness said he was stabbed 10 to 15 times.

Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked Friday as he was about to give a lecture in western

Author Salman Rushdie attacked on stage at the Chautauqua Institution. He was taken to the hospital following the attack. New York State Police say Rushdie was stabbed in the neck. (Video: Horatio Gates)

David Johnson describes what he witnessed at the Chautauqua Institution Friday when author Salman Rushdie was attacked.

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.

The writer, who hid for years after death threats from Iran, was stabbed in the neck when giving a lecture in New York.

Witnesses, leaders react to Salman Rushdie attack

Author Salman Rushdie was transported to a hospital via helicopter after being attacked at an event in New York.

SkyFOX was over Fairview, Bergen County, New Jersey, where authorities searched a home in connection with the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. Police identified the alleged attacker as Hadi Matar.

As police surrounded the home of the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, neighbors said they were shocked by the attack. (Aug. 12) (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey)

911 audio reveals police response to an amphitheater in western New York where author Salman Rushdie was stabbed before a scheduled lecture. The suspect has been taken into custody.

Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage at Chautauqua Institution

Salman Rushdie had just taken the stage when police say 24-year-old Hadi Mahtar of Fairview, New Jersey intercepted the author stabbing him.

Salman Rushdie, whose novel "The Satanic Verses" drew death threats from Iran’s leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York

New York State Police hold a news conference on author Salman Rushdie, who was attacked before giving a lecture in western New York on Aug

Author Salman Rushdie, whose writings led the Iranian government to call for his death in the 1980s, was about to give a lecture in Chautauqua, NY, Friday when someone jumped on stage and reportedly stabbed him in the neck. Rushdie's agent said he was undergoing surgery, but his condition is currently unknown.

An Associated Press reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and begin punching or stabbing Salman Rushdie as he was being introduced.

Author Salman Rushdie on ventilator after neck stab wound, suspect identified

Author Salman Rushdie was stabbed in western New York before a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution. Rushdie was taken to a hospital with an apparent stab wound to the neck after a suspect stormed the stage. The famed author has faced death threats from extremists for years.

ox News correspondent David Lee Miller reports on the breaking news that author Salman Rushdie was attacked onstage prior to his speech at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.

"Salman Rushdie, whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, has been stabbed in Western New York. (Aug. 12) "

Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in NY

CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports that author Salman Rushdie was attacked today as he was about to speak on stage in Western New York.