Former President Trump Grazed By Gunfire Following An Attempt On His Life At Trump Rally In Butler, Pa.
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 7:30 P.M. ET. By: Art Fletcher, Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,
BUTLER, PA.- Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service Agents after gunfire erupted during a Trump Campaign Rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, just two days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
U.S. Secret Service and the Trump Campaign have reported that the former President is safe and is being treated at a local medical center.
Former President Trump was just about eight minutes into his speech when what sounded like a gunshot rang out, grazing Trump just above the right ear as the Former President reached for his ear, another three shots were heard, coming from law enforcement.
The Associated Press has reported that the shooter has been killed, and a person attending the rally was also killed.
Former President Trump was seen pumping his fist in the air as Secret Service Agents rushed Trump to his Motorcade.
This is a developing story. Updates will provided as soon as they are available.
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