Rita Odafe
Following a shooting incident at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump released a statement acknowledging the swift response of The United States Secret Service and law enforcement. Trump himself sustained a minor injury during the attack.
Trump extended his condolences to the families of the victims affected by the violence that occurred at the rally. The shooting resulted in one fatality and another person being seriously injured.
During the event, witnesses reported hearing what sounded like gunshots, causing panic and confusion. Attendees described the chaotic scene as people fell to the ground in shock.
Trump disclosed that he was grazed by a bullet on the upper part of his right ear, causing him to hear a whizzing sound and feel the impact of the bullet tearing through his skin, resulting in bleeding.
Swift action was taken by the Secret Service, who immediately escorted Trump off the stage and into a vehicle for safety. They confirmed that the former President was unharmed and secured the area as an active crime scene.
According to Trump, the shooter responsible for the violence is deceased, with no further information available about the individual at this time.
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama condemned the violence and expressed their wishes for Trump’s swift recovery, emphasizing the importance of unity and denouncing political violence in the nation.
