Attempt to Kill Former President Trump at Rally
Former President Donald Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania rally took a scary turn Saturday night. The crowd chanted “USA! USA!” as Trump began his speech. Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was climbing a rooftop outside the rally’s security cordon with an AR-style rifle.
Crooks fired several rounds six minutes into Trump’s speech, one of which glanced off his ear. Trump hid as five Secret Service agents raced to cover him. Shooting wreaked havoc during the rally.
Inside 43 seconds, agents confirmed the shooter was down. Trump lifted his fist furiously before being escorted off the stage despite his wounded ear and face. Three ralliegoers were shot and one died.
This incident is being examined as an assassination attempt. This is the first presidential shooting since 1981. Unknown security issues exist, such as how Crooks got a clear view of Trump.
Large masses wanting to see Trump before the RNC attended the rally. Visitors passed through metal detectors for rigorous security. Local police reported Crooks’ questionable behavior to the Secret Service.
The shooting began as Trump discussed immigration statistics. He faced the building where Crooks was. Witnesses recounted the shooting and mayhem, with rallygoers mistaking it for fireworks.
Trump was hospitalized but subsequently told the public he was alright, thanking law enforcement and offering condolences to the deceased attendee. President Joe Biden condemned the incident while attending church in Delaware and briefly spoke with Trump.
The rally, meant to boost Trump’s campaign, ended tragically, underscoring public figure security problems.
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