Former US President Donald Trump Shot At A Rally, Sniper Killed
Former US President Donald Trump Shot At A Rally, Sniper Killed: Former US President Donald Trump was whisked off stage after gunshots erupted at a rally in Pennsylvania in an apparent assassination attempt.
In Footages making rounds in the social, Trump could be seen raise a hand to his right ear, before ducking as several sharp cracks – a series of shots – broke out.
He was quickly surrounded by US Secret Service agents and dragged off stage to a waiting vehicle. He raised a fist as he was bundled into the car.
In post to his Truth Social network, Trump said a bullet pierced the “upper part” of his right ear. Earlier, his spokesperson said he was receiving treatment at a local medical centre.
“I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin,” Trump wrote. “Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening.”
Eye-witness says he saw the suspect climb on top of a nearby structure outside of the event and notified the police who didn’t take action.
“The guy army crawled up the building 50 feet from us… he had a rifle.”
“He’s crawling! I’m thinking, why is Trump still speaking!”
“I’m sitting there pointing at him for two or three minutes!”
“I am 100% certain…”
Notably, Former US President Barack Obama has also issued a starting saying There is absolutely no place for political violence in the country.
He stated,”Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.”
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