- Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at his Butler, PA campaign rally, resulting in one spectator dead and two critically injured
- The shooter, positioned on a rooftop, was killed by law enforcement
- Trump, with a bullet graze to his ear, thanked law enforcement and confirmed his safety on Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday during an assassination attempt at his campaign rally, leaving one spectator dead and two critically injured.
The gunman, who fired from a rooftop outside the venue, was killed by law enforcement. Trump’s campaign confirmed his safety despite a bullet grazing his ear.
FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek stated at a midnight press conference that the shooter’s identity and motive remain unknown.
The chaotic scene unfolded six minutes into Trump’s speech when gunfire erupted, prompting Secret Service agents to shield and evacuate the Republican candidate.
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Trump, visibly bleeding from his right ear, was swiftly moved off stage, raising his fist in defiance as the crowd cheered.
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He later posted on Truth Social, describing the bullet piercing his ear and expressing gratitude to law enforcement, while offering condolences to the victims’ families.
The shots were fired from beyond the Secret Service security perimeter, causing initial confusion among the crowd and leading to immediate lockdown and evacuation procedures.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed Trump’s departure from Butler and emphasized the ongoing investigation.
Witnesses reported harrowing scenes, including a doctor who treated a man with a gunshot wound to the head and others who helped injured spectators.
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Rep. Ronny Jackson revealed that his nephew was grazed by a bullet at the rally.
Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung assured that Trump is fine and undergoing medical evaluation, with further details to be released.
The rally, now an active crime scene, saw attendees escorted out as authorities continued their investigation.
