Attempted Assassination at Donald Trump Campaign Rally
A local prosecutor informed the Associated Press that the suspected gunman is dead following an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Law enforcement officials are treating Saturday’s shooting at Trump’s rally as an attempt on the ex-president’s life, with the suspect being confirmed deceased.
Here is what we know so far about the incident:
Who was the shooter?
As of 8 p.m. Eastern time, authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspected gunman involved in the rally shooting.
Butler County district attorney, Richard Goldinger, confirmed to the Associated Press that the suspect was deceased, and tragically, at least one rally attendee lost their life.
Reports from law enforcement sources suggest that the gunman was located outside the rally venue and was killed by the U.S. Secret Service.
What happened to Donald Trump?
Following the sound of apparent gunshots, Trump was seen reacting by reaching up to his ear with his right hand.
Trump then appeared to lower himself behind the lectern as the sounds of gunshots persisted, prompting Secret Service agents to swiftly move in.
Eventually, agents surrounded Trump, helping him off the stage as he raised his right arm and fist into the air, with visible blood on the right side of his face.
Trump’s campaign released a statement confirming that the former president is in good health and undergoing evaluation at a local medical facility.
The details provided are based on the report from The Associated Press.