July 14th 2024.
Former US President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania when chaos erupted. Shots were fired, sending the crowd of about 50,000 people into a panic. Trump, who was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers, suddenly grabbed his right ear and crouched down as the sound of gunshots rang out. Secret Service agents quickly tackled him and shielded him with their bodies, while others searched for the source of the threat.
The rally attendees were terrified as the agents piled on top of Trump, and screams could be heard in the crowd. After the initial shots were fired, someone near the microphone at Trump's lectern could be heard shouting, "Get down, get down!" The agents quickly took control of the situation and reported that the shooter was down. Trump, who had been momentarily taken down, got back to his feet and could be seen with blood on his face. He pumped his fist in the air and mouthed the word "fight" to his supporters, who responded with chants of "USA! USA!"
Video footage captured the chaotic scene as Trump's motorcade left the venue shortly after the incident. He turned back to the crowd and raised his fist before being put into a vehicle. Police began clearing the fairgrounds, which had turned into a crime scene. Trump's condition was initially unclear, as blood was seen coming from his ear. However, about two and a half hours later, he posted a message on his Truth Social account stating that he had been shot in the upper part of his right ear. He thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their rapid response and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
The suspected shooter, who was not an attendee at the rally, was killed by Secret Service agents. Not much is known about the shooter at this time, and authorities are trying to piece together how he was able to get to the location outside the rally grounds. The Butler County District Attorney, Richard Goldinger, confirmed that the gunman was dead and one rally attendee had also been killed. Another person was seriously injured and taken to a local hospital.
This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available. Trump's spokesman, Steven Cheung, issued a statement saying that the former president was "fine" and receiving medical attention. Trump himself later shared a message on his social media account, declaring that he was shot but "fine." He also expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their quick response and extended condolences to the families of the victims. The investigation into this attempted assassination of the former president is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events of that fateful day.
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