July 14th 2024.
During a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, former president Donald Trump was shot in the upper ear. The incident occurred around 6:10 pm on Saturday, when multiple shots were fired towards the stage by a shooter. Sadly, one spectator lost their life and two others were critically injured, according to the Secret Service.
The agency also confirmed that the shooter was then killed by the Secret Service. This shocking event has sparked an investigation, with many wondering who would attempt to assassinate the former president. The FBI has named Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the attack. However, the investigation is still ongoing and authorities are working to identify the initial shooter and determine the motive behind the attack.
At a press conference, FBI Deputy Commissioner of Operations Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens stated that it was too early to confirm if the shooter acted alone or if others were involved. He assured reporters that they were following up on all leads and information in order to fully understand the situation. Bivens emphasized that their main priority is to determine the motive behind the attack and if there were any other individuals involved.
Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger revealed that the shooter was outside the rally grounds at the time of the attack, but did not provide any further details. He stated that they will need to figure out how the shooter got to that location. The Secret Service reported that the shooter fired from an elevated position outside the rally venue and was quickly neutralized by agents.
According to witness Greg Smith, he saw a man crawling on the roof of a building just outside the event and immediately alerted the police. He described the man as having a rifle and saw agents shoot him after he refused to surrender. The Secret Service has also confirmed that they recovered an AR-style rifle at the scene of the shooting.
On his Truth Social account, Trump shared a message explaining that he was shot by a bullet that pierced his upper ear. He described hearing a whizzing sound and feeling the bullet rip through his skin, causing a lot of bleeding. Despite the terrifying situation, he ended his post with a strong message, "GOD BLESS AMERICA!"
This incident has left many shocked and concerned about the safety of political figures, and the investigation is ongoing. With the help of Associated Press and CNN, we will continue to gather more information and updates on this tragic event.
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