Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

On July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds was abruptly interrupted by gunfire shortly after Trump began his speech.

According to reports, shots rang out from an elevated position, leading to the death of one individual and critically injuring two others. The shooter was subsequently killed by law enforcement.

Trump was grazed by a bullet that pierced the upper part of his right ear. He was quickly escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents and taken to a local hospital for observation.

Before leaving the stage, he raised his fist, telling the crowd, “FIGHT! FIGHT!”

Who Is The Shooter?

The shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks fired multiple shots from an elevated position, one of which grazed Trump’s ear. Secret Service snipers fatally shot him at the scene.

The motive behind Crooks’ attack remains unclear, and the FBI is actively investigating the incident.​

Immediate Response and Investigation

The Secret Service has confirmed that Trump is safe and receiving medical care. In a statement, Trump expressed his gratitude to law enforcement for their rapid response and extended condolences to the victims’ families. “Incredibly, such an act can take place in our Country,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. He assured supporters of his resilience and commitment to continue his campaign.

An elite FBI Fly Team has been dispatched to Butler to conduct a thorough investigation into the shooting, which has been officially labelled an assassination attempt​.

Public and Political Reactions

Donald Trump Jr. confirmed that his father is in “great spirits” and remains committed to his campaign. “He will never stop fighting to save America, no matter what the radical left throws at him,” he told Fox News Digital​.

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As investigations continue, there is heightened security around Trump and his upcoming events. The incident has raised significant concerns about the safety of political figures and the increasing polarization and violence in the current political climate.