Former US President Donald Trump was shot and injured during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. The incident, which is being investigated as an assassination attempt, occurred when Trump was speaking to supporters about border crossing numbers.According to multiple sources, the shooter, identified as Mark Violets, fired several shots from the roof of a nearby building. Trump was hit in the upper part of his right ear, causing visible bleeding. Secret Service agents quickly surrounded Trump and evacuated him from the stage.”I was hit in the upper part of my right ear and immediately knew something was wrong,” Trump later stated, thanking the Secret Service for their quick response.The attack resulted in two fatalities: one rally attendee and the shooter, who was killed by Secret Service agents. Two other attendees were critically injured.Trump was rushed to a local medical facility for treatment. Despite the injury, he was seen raising his fist in defiance as he was being evacuated. Trump has since been released from the hospital and is reported to be in good condition.The incident has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. President Joe Biden condemned the attack, calling it a “sick” act of violence and expressing relief that Trump was safe. Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton have also condemned the violence.Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger confirmed the deaths and stated that an investigation is ongoing. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, which is being treated as an assassination attempt.The shooting occurred just days before Trump is set to be officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate, raising questions about security measures at political events and the broader implications for the 2024 election campaign.
Key points
- Former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
- The shooter, identified as Mark Violets, was killed by Secret Service agents.
- One rally attendee was killed and two others were critically injured in the attack.
- The incident is being investigated as an assassination attempt by multiple agencies.
- Political figures from both parties have condemned the attack and expressed relief at Trump’s safety.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported number of shots fired, with one source mentioning 7 shots while others do not specify an exact number.
