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Former United States President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a political rally in Pennsylvania. The incident unfolded on a Saturday evening local time.

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Key Point

• President Joe Biden, upon receiving the briefing shortly after the incident at 6:50 PM local time, denounced the violence, stating, "This has no place in America. This is sick. It's sick"
• Trump was heard saying, "Let me get my shoe," as agents surrounded him in a circle. Moments later, he raised his fist towards the audience in response to their cheers. After being escorted off the stage, with his MAGA hat in hand and chants of "USA" from onlookers, Trump briefly raised his fist again before departing in an SUV
• Crooks himself was immediately disabled until he died from the efforts. After the attack and firefight that occurred, the suspect was killed

The sequence of events began as Trump was delivering a speech to his supporters. He was dressed in a white shirt, blazer, and his trademark "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) hat, discussing issues such as illegal immigration. At approximately 6:08 PM local time, gunshots rang out abruptly, cutting short Trump's speech. Video footage showed Trump stopping mid-sentence, saying "Look at what's happening..." before the gunfire continued four times in quick succession.

Trump instinctively covered his right ear as shouts of "get down!" were heard, followed by additional shots. He crouched behind the lectern as Secret Service agents swiftly moved around him. Amidst screams from the crowd, more shots were fired, prompting panic among the supporters who scrambled away from the stage. Secret Service agents formed a protective shield around Trump, who appeared disheveled with visible blood on his ear, cheek, and mouth.

Trump was heard saying, "Let me get my shoe," as agents surrounded him in a circle. Moments later, he raised his fist towards the audience in response to their cheers. After being escorted off the stage, with his MAGA hat in hand and chants of "USA" from onlookers, Trump briefly raised his fist again before departing in an SUV. Armed security personnel in full uniform swiftly secured the area following the shooting.

Meanwhile, the assailant, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old resident of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was successfully neutralized during the operation, resulting in his death. Reports indicated one campaign attendee was killed, and two others were injured.

Trump later provided his first account of the shooting via his social media platform, Truth Social, stating he was struck by a bullet that grazed the upper right part of his ear.

President Joe Biden, upon being briefed shortly after the incident at 6:50 PM local time, condemned the violence, emphasizing, "There's no place for this in America. This is sick. It's sick."

The FBI confirmed Crooks' identity and continued its active investigation into the matter. Crooks, reportedly a registered Republican donor, had donated to a Democratic political action committee in January 2021, according to Federal Election Commission records.

Crooks' father, Matthew Crooks, expressed a desire to understand the events leading to his son's actions and stated he would cooperate with law enforcement in providing information to the public. Special Agent Kevin Rojek of the FBI in Pittsburgh highlighted the need for DNA testing to definitively confirm the shooter's identity due to the absence of any identification on Crooks' person at the time of his neutralization.

The incident marked a significant security breach during Trump's campaign, prompting heightened scrutiny and security measures in political rallies across the United States.

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