DEVELOPING: Trump “Safe,” Survives Attempted Assassination Attempt, 2 Killed

By FrumNews.com

Update: 11:58 p.m.

Fox News reported that the shooter has been identified as a 20-year-old male from the Local Butler County area. Other details about the suspect, including his name, have not been released.

Update: 11:30 p.m.

The House Oversight Committee chair, Rep. James Comer, has invited U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to testify at a hearing on Monday, July 22.

Update 11:00 p.m.:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “Sara and I were shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump. We pray for his safety and speedy recovery.

Original article:

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly survived an attempted assassination attempt. 

Reportedly, Gunfire broke out shortly after Trump started speaking at the rally at Butler Farm Show grounds on Shabbos afternoon.

Trump said on Truth Social after the attack:

“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. 

“Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. G-D BLESS AMERICA!”

The U.S. Secret Services said in a press release that the suspected shooter fired from an “elevated position” and killed at least one person and “critically injured” two others

Anthony Guglielmi, Chief of Communications of the U.S. Secret Services, said:

“During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated.

“One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”

President Joe Biden said in a statement that he was briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania and condemned the attack:

“I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally as we await further information.

“Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”

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This is a developing story, and it will be updated as news becomes available.