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Trump rally shooting being investigated as assassination attempt

An assassination attempt was carried out against former President Donald Trump Saturday evening during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooting is currently being investigated.

Images and reports from the venue where the shooting took place showed Trump speaking to the crowd and then turning to his side after a series of shots rang out. Trump then appeared to be struck and ducked to the ground with Secret Service rushing to cover the former president. He then regained his balance and stood back up defiantly pumping his fist with blood dripping down his face:

The President is currently being examined at a hospital near Butler, Pensylvania. His staff has said that he is in good condition.

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Trump spokesperson, Steven Cheung said. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”

True to form, according to FOX, Trump told his security team, “Let me get my shoes,” as they hurried him off-stage.

The New York Post is reporting that the Secret Service counter-assault team “neutralized” the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks, 20, was from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

One attendee was killed during the shooting while two others are in serious condition according to Butler County DA Richard Goldinger.

Several of Alabama’s elected officials have called for prayers on social media.

Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten

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