On Saturday, July 13th, at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, former President Trump was standing on the stage when a gunman opened fire multiple times towards the podium. Trump was injured in the right ear, and tragically, one audience member was killed while two others sustained serious injuries.
The US Secret Service communication director, Anthony Guglielmi, issued a statement at 9 am Eastern Time, confirming that the gunman was shot and killed by the Secret Service, resulting in one fatality and three injuries from the attack.
In his statement, Guglielmi expressed gratitude to the Secret Service team and law enforcement partners for their quick response, offering condolences to the families affected by this tragedy.
“The shooting took place at 6:15 pm on Saturday when a suspected gunman fired multiple shots towards the stage from a high position outside the rally venue. The Secret Service neutralized the gunman, who was pronounced dead.”
“The Secret Service swiftly implemented protective measures, ensuring the safety of former President Trump, who underwent a medical examination. Additionally, one attendee at the rally was killed, and two individuals were severely injured. The incident is currently under investigation, with the Secret Service informing the FBI.”
According to a law enforcement official, federal authorities are investigating the shooting incident at the Trump rally as an attempted assassination against Trump.
As of now, detailed information about the gunman remains unclear. The law enforcement official mentioned that the gunman used a rifle in the attack.
Trump took to social media to share that during the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, gunshots rang out, resulting in him being “shot in the upper part of the right ear by a bullet.”
President Biden remarked, “America should not have such violent acts. This is disgraceful.”
The incident has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising concerns about the safety and security of public figures at events. Authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting as the nation grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.