By Federico Trabucci
13 Jul 2024, 20:54 PM EDT
A shooteras yet unknown, has attacked former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. One member of the public died and The politician was wounded in the right ear; although his press team clarified that he is in good health.
The attacker was shot dead by security forces.Butler County District Attorney Richard A. Goldinger confirmed.
- What is known about Donald Trump’s attacker?
- Donald Trump’s health status
- One person died in the attack
- What steps were taken following the attack at Donald Trump’s rally?
What is known about Donald Trump’s attacker?
- The shots were fired from outside the security perimeter.
- Authorities believe the shots came from a nearby building, several hundred yards away.
- It is suspected that a rifle was used, although this has not been officially confirmed.
- The identity of the attacker and the precise circumstances of his death have not been revealed.
- The incident is being investigated as a possible attempted murder.
Donald Trump’s health status
Trump’s campaign has confirmed that he is in good health.
Although investigators have not confirmed that Trump was the primary target, the shooter fired a shot that hit the former president in the right ear.
One person died in the attack
One person in the audience was confirmed deadwhile another spectator is in serious condition.
What steps were taken following the attack at Donald Trump’s rally?
Authorities have ordered increased security at Donald Trump’s residences as a precautionary measure. In Manhattan, local police and armed officers surrounded Trump Tower.
President Joe Biden expressed relief that Trump was safe and condemned the violence.