Former President Donald Trump released a statement after a shooting incident at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where one person was killed and another injured. Trump himself sustained a minor injury.
Expressing gratitude to law enforcement, Trump extended condolences to the victims’ families. The incident occurred as Trump began his final rally before the Republican Party convention, causing chaos and panic among attendees.
Trump described his own injury, stating he was shot in the upper part of his right ear and quickly rushed off the stage by the Secret Service. The shooter was confirmed dead, with details still unknown.
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama condemned the violence and wished Trump a speedy recovery, emphasizing the need to unite and reject political violence in America.
The Secret Service declared the area an active crime scene as investigations continue into the shooting.
