The Secret Service has confirmed that the suspect behind the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has been “neutralized” after a shooting at a campaign rally.
Law enforcement officials are treating the incident at Trump’s rally as a serious assassination attempt, with the suspect now deceased.
Here’s what we currently know about the situation:
Who was the shooter?
The identity of the shooter has not been released as of now, but reports suggest that the suspect fired from an elevated position outside the rally venue. The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed the shooter’s demise after being neutralized.
Authorities recovered an AR-style rifle at the scene, adding to the severity of the incident. Tragically, one spectator was killed, and two others have been critically injured.
What happened to Donald Trump?
During the chaos, Trump was seen reacting to the gunshots, visibly shaken but ultimately safe. Secret Service agents swiftly acted to protect him, leading him to safety off the stage.
Despite the scare, Trump’s campaign reassured the public that he is unharmed and currently undergoing medical evaluations. Trump himself later confirmed the incident on Truth Social, mentioning a bullet grazing his upper ear.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
