Imran Khan, former Pakistan leader and cricket star, shot in apparent assassination attempt

Pakistan's cricket star-turned prime minister Imran Khan was shot on Thursday as an assailant opened fire on his vehicle in an apparent assassination attempt. Representatives for the premier told CBS News he was hit in the foot and his injury was not life-threatening. He was transported to a local hospital. 

Khan, ousted in the spring as prime minister, has been conducting a long campaign-protest trip from Lahore to Islamabad, with his vehicle convoy stopping in several cities along the way. The shooting happened in Punjab province's Wazirabad, about halfway between the two bigger cities. People in the crowds that had gathered to see Khan quickly apprehended the shooter and handed him over to authorities.

The purpose of Khan's march is to call on the government to hold early elections.