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**Update: the Associated Press has reported “Shooter dead, rally attendee killed and Trump whisked off stage after gunshots ring out at rally”**  Secret Service agents escort former President Donald Trump off a stage in Pennsylvania after pops were heard.   Darren Doyle, story: An apparent assassination attempt has interrupted a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. It was reported that shots were fired during former President Trump’s speech. It appears as though he was hit in the ear or head with something and immediately went to the ground. Secret Service immediately surrounded him and after a moment, they all rose together and ushered him into a vehicle. He was seen bleeding from his face with his fist raised mouthing the words “Fight.” Audio from the event shows Secret Service saying “shooter down, shooter down.” It is now being investigated as an assassination attempt. A statement from the Trump campaign said: “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.” President Biden released the following statement: “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. “I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. “Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.” Trump’s family has reported that the former President is doing well and is in good spirits. This story continues to be updated as details emerge.  Comments are closed.
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