Our coverage includes the following details:
- Former President Donald Trump sustained injuries during a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. According to the Secret Service, the incident resulted in the death of the gunman and at least one audience member, with two other attendees critically injured.
- Trump posted on social media that he was struck by a bullet in the “upper part of my right ear.” The Secret Service confirmed the former president’s safety after swiftly escorting him off the rally stage with visible blood on his face. A spokesperson reassured the public that Trump is “fine” following the “Heinous act.”
- According to the Secret Service, the assailant fired multiple shots from an “elevated position” outside the rally before being fatally shot by agents. Law enforcement sources disclosed to CNN that the shooter had positioned themselves on a rooftop adjacent to the rally venue. Law enforcement officials are treating the incident as an attempted assassination and have launched an investigation accordingly.
- Eyewitnesses recounted a scene of chaos and bloodshed. “It’s sheer madness,” remarked one attendee of the rally.
- President Joe Biden spoke with former President Donald Trump following the shooting. In his Saturday night remarks, Biden condemned the violence and expressed gratitude for Trump’s safety in an earlier statement. Originally scheduled to spend the weekend in Delaware, Biden will return to the White House ahead of schedule to receive ongoing briefings from law enforcement.
The shooting at the Trump rally is being investigated as a possible assassination attempt.
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A shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally has sparked global concern and condemnation as authorities investigate the incident. Here’s what we know so far:
- What happened: The shooting occurred Saturday afternoon at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The gunman, positioned on a building rooftop, fired multiple shots from an “elevated position” outside the rally before being killed by Secret Service personnel, according to the agency. Videos show Trump being swiftly escorted away by security personnel, with blood visible on his face.
- Eyewitness testimonies: Rally attendees described the aftermath as “pandemonium,” with widespread confusion. Some initially mistook the sounds for fireworks, while others recounted seeing people struck by gunfire.
- Casualties: According to the Secret Service, the incident resulted in at least one audience member dead and two other attendees critically injured. The gunman was also killed.
- Trump’s status: A spokesperson stated that Trump is “fine,” and the Secret Service confirmed he was safe. On social media, the former president mentioned that he was hit by a bullet in the “upper part of my right ear.”
- Investigation: Multiple federal agencies, including the FBI, are now involved in the investigation. Law enforcement officials are treating the shooting as a possible assassination attempt.
- Biden’s statement: President Joe Biden spoke with Trump after the shooting, expressing gratitude for his safety. He condemned the violence and called for national unity, stating, “There’s no place in America for this kind of violence.” Biden is returning to the White House from Delaware earlier than planned to continue receiving briefings on the incident.
- World reacts: Leaders from the US and around the globe have condemned the shooting and expressed their condolences for the victims.