TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT (Close-ups & Details)

⁣Trump's shooter at the Pennsylvania rally was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pa., squeezed off at least five to seven shots — one of which grazed Trump in the ear — A second shooter called Violet of ANTIFA also shot Trump.

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred when a gunman, later identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a nearby building. Trump was shot in the ear and was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents.

Details of the Incident

The shooting occurred at around 6:15 p.m. local time, during Trump’s speech at the Butler Farm Show grounds.

The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was perched on the roof of a building about 140 meters from the stage where Trump was speaking.

Trump was hit in the ear and was bleeding, but he was able to speak and was whisked away by Secret Service agents.


The shooter was killed by Secret
Service agents, and one attendee was killed and two others were critically injured.

The FBI is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination of the former president.

Reactions and Statements



Trump himself posted on social media, saying he was “fine” and that the bullet “pierced the upper part” of his right ear.

The Secret Service described the incident as an “assassination attempt” and said that Trump was “safe” and receiving medical attention.

The FBI identified Crooks as the suspect and said that the investigation is ongoing.

Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, condemned the attack and vowed to investigate.


President Joe Biden also released a statement, saying “there’s no place in America for this type of violence” and that it’s “sick” and “sickening”.


Aftermath
The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many calling for increased security measures to protect Trump and other public figures.



The Republican National Convention, which was set to take place on Monday, July 15, 2024, is still scheduled to proceed as planned.


The FBI is continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack, but no evidence has been released yet.


Timeline

6:15 p.m. local time: The shooting occurs at the

Butler Farm Show grounds.

6:30 p.m. local time: Trump is rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents.

7:00 p.m. local time: The FBI is called to the scene and begins investigating.

8:00 p.m. local time: The Secret Service identifies the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks.

9:00 p.m. local time: The FBI releases a statement saying that th investigation is ongoing and that Trump is “safe”.

July 14, 2024: The FBI identifies Crooks as the suspect and releases his name to the public.

July 15, 2024: The Republican National Convention is set to take place, despite the incident.

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