BREAKING: Donald Trump Shot at During Campaign Rally
Secret Service Agents Quickly Subdue Suspect
FBI Identifies Shooter as 20-Year-Old Thomas Matthew Crooks
Butler, PA - In a shocking turn of events, former US President Donald Trump was shot at during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Friday evening. The incident occurred just after 6:00 PM as Mr. Trump was addressing a large crowd of supporters.
According to a transcript of the audio from the shooting and aftermath, the gunfire erupted near the podium where Trump was speaking. Secret Service members quickly subdued a male suspect and rushed Trump to a secure location.
Trump later emerged from the venue with a bandage over his ear, saying that a bullet had pierced it before it was stopped by the bulletproof lining of his jacket. The former president praised the Secret Service agents for their quick and effective response.
The FBI has identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks is currently in custody and is facing federal charges for attempted murder. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
Leaders around the world have reacted to the incident, expressing both shock and condemnation. Many have called for a swift and thorough investigation into the shooting and have emphasized the importance of safeguarding democratic values.
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