During a rally in Butler, Pa., shots suddenly rang out while Donald Trump was addressing the crowd on Saturday night. The former president was seen clutching his right ear, blood spurting, before seeking cover as chaos erupted among his supporters. Secret Service officers swiftly intervened, shielding Trump from further danger.
Amid the commotion, a voice shouted, “shooter down,” and the agents swiftly moved Trump offstage. Despite the harrowing experience, Trump raised his fist in the air and appeared to shout “Fight! Fight!” as the crowd responded with patriotic chants of “U.S.A.!” This marked the first time in over four decades that a sitting or former U.S. president had been targeted in an assassination attempt.
Details of the Incident
Following the intervention of the Secret Service, the shooter was neutralized by snipers, ensuring Trump’s safety. Subsequently, the former president was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Tragically, one spectator lost their life in the attack, while two others sustained critical injuries, as confirmed by authorities.
In a statement on his social media platform, Trump disclosed that he had been struck by a bullet that penetrated the upper part of his right ear. He also extended his sympathies to the family of Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old volunteer firefighter who tragically lost his life in the incident, leaving behind two daughters. The two surviving victims remained hospitalized at the latest update.
