July 14th 2024.
Tragedy struck at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania as a gunman opened fire, leaving one audience member dead and two others critically injured. The event, featuring former US President Donald Trump, was interrupted when shots rang out at around 6:10pm on Saturday in Butler. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as Trump was mid-speech, with Secret Service agents quickly whisking him off stage and into a secure location.
Law enforcement officials are treating the shooting as an attempted assassination, and the Secret Service has confirmed that the shooter was neutralized and is now also deceased. The agency reported that the shots were fired from an elevated position outside the rally venue. As multiple shots were fired from the stage, one attendee was fatally struck in the head and two others were critically wounded.
In a post on his newly launched platform Truth Social, Trump confirmed that he was shot in the upper part of his right ear. He recounted the terrifying moment, saying he heard a whizzing sound and immediately felt the bullet rip through his skin. He also noted that there was a lot of bleeding and he quickly realized what was happening.
Video footage captured the chaos and panic as screams and bangs were heard in the crowd of several thousand people. Trump was seen crouching to the ground before being helped to his feet by Secret Service agents. He appeared bloodied with his right fist raised in the air before being escorted into a security car.
The shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee. Trump's spokesman Steven Cheung released a statement shortly after the incident, assuring the public that Trump was fine and thanking law enforcement and first responders for their quick action.
President Joe Biden also addressed the shooting in a press conference, condemning the violence and stating that there is no place for it in America. He expressed relief that Trump is safe and emphasized the need for unity in the country.
As more details continue to emerge, the Secret Service has confirmed that active protective measures were in place at the rally and that an investigation into the shooting is underway. In a statement, Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi assured the public that the former president is safe and that more information will be released as it becomes available.
The incident has sparked widespread shock and concern, with world leaders and politicians speaking out against the violence. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the incident "confronting" and stated that there is no place for violence in the democratic process. As the investigation continues, the nation waits for answers and hopes for a peaceful resolution to this tragic event.
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