Former US president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump bought injured during his election rally in Pennsylvania following an obvious collection of gunshots.
Law enforcement officers stated the US Secret Service shot dead the suspected shooter on the election venue.
“Trump is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility,” Steven Cheung, Trump spokesperson stated in a press release amidst a report of potential gunshots at him during his election rally in Pennsylvania.
Blood was seen on Trump’s face and ear as he reached together with his proper hand towards his neck. Multiple media reviews stated that a number of gunshots have been heard whereas Trump was addressing the rally.
The Secret Service, which instantly escorted the previous president out and took him to a safer place, stated he was protected.
Trump was seen pumping his fist within the air, with the gang cheering, as he was escorted out by the Secret Service.
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by U.S. Secret Service personnel after gunfire rang out during a marketing campaign rally on the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2024.
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“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,” Secret Service Spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi stated.
A legislation enforcement supply advised Fox News that the shooter is dead and two further casualties are being taken to Pittsburgh hospital.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris condemn violence
Both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been briefed concerning the incident, which is receiving widespread condemnation from a shocked nation.
Biden condemned the life-threatening assault on his Republican rival and predecessor Donald Trump and stated “there is no place for this kind of violence in America”.
“Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it,” he stated.
Incumbent Biden faces Trump within the November presidential elections.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Cheung said.
“I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
“This should horrify every freedom loving American. Violence against presidential candidates must never be normalised. We are lifting up Donald Trump, the entire Trump family, and all in attendance in prayer,” former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said.
Tesla CEO and the owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk said that he endorses Trump.
“Fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk said.
“Pray for Trump” said Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy, and a close confidant of Trump.
