During a rally in Pennsylvania, gunshots rang out while former President Donald Trump was delivering a speech.
Update 0:38 GMT:
Two people have reportedly died after gunshots were fired at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania – with the injured former president rushed off stage by armed security. Butler County District attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that a shooter was dead and that a rally attendee had also been killed. A second spectator is in serious condition.
Trump appeared to fall to the ground and was immediately surrounded by armed security personnel who swiftly escorted him off the stage. The incident occurred amidst heightened security concerns.Witnesses described a chaotic scene with people scrambling for cover, while law enforcement officers secured the area. The identity and motive of the shooter remain unknown, but local authorities have launched a thorough investigation. Sources indicate that Trump is unharmed and has been taken to a secure location.
The Trump campaign has yet to release an official statement, but this incident has significantly heightened security concerns at political events. Federal and local law enforcement agencies are actively involved in the investigation.
This rally is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to galvanize support for his 2024 presidential bid. Earlier this year, Trump made several campaign stops in Pennsylvania, including a major rally in April in the Lehigh Valley. The campaign recently opened its first office in Philadelphia, reflecting Trump’s intensified focus on this key battleground state
This is an unfolding story.
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