At a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a few hours ago, former US President Donald Trump was shot in the ear. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old assailant, began fire from a nearby rooftop with an assault weapon.
That was not long after Trump started addressing his followers. Trump just had a tiny cut on his right ear as a result of the commotion. He was treated and released from a nearby hospital quite soon after he was brought there.
Prior to the gunfire, witnesses claimed to have seen Crooks on the roof and tried to notify security. Soon after the assault, Crooks was neutralized by the Secret Service.
Since Crooks had no known connections to extremist organizations, the authorities have been unable to determine his exact motivation. The FBI is still looking into this, and they are asking anyone who knows anything to come forward.
Leaders from all political stripes have expressed alarm in response to the attempted assassination, which has shocked the political community. With more security surrounding him, Trump continued his campaigning with extra caution.
A campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a few hours ago, former US President Donald Trump was shot in the ear. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old assailant, began fire from a nearby rooftop with an assault weapon.
That was not long after Trump started addressing his followers. Trump just had a tiny cut on his right ear as a result of the commotion. He was treated and released from a nearby hospital quite soon after he was brought there.
Prior to the gunfire, witnesses claimed to have seen Crooks on the roof and tried to notify security. Soon after the assault, Crooks was neutralized by the Secret Service.
Since Crooks had no known connections to extremist organizations, the authorities have been unable to determine his exact motivation. The FBI is still looking into this, and they are asking anyone who knows anything to come forward.
Leaders from all political stripes have expressed alarm in response to the attempted assassination, which has shocked the political community. With more security surrounding him, Trump continued his campaigning with extra caution.