July 13, 2024, Saturday approx 6:30pm EST, former Unites States President Donald J. Trump was targeted by a botched assassination hit, at a presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania (nearest metro city is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).
By: Economic & Finance Report
July 13, 2024 Saturday approx 6:30pm EST, former Unites States President Donald J. Trump was targeted by a botched assassination hit, at a presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania (nearest metro city is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Crooks used a semi automatic rifle to shoot at President Trump and 2 victims succumbed to critical injuries. One victim initially losing his life.
July 13, 2024 Saturday approx 6:30pm EST, former Unites States President Donald J. Trump was targeted by a botched assassination hit, at a presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania (nearest metro city is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
The suspected assassin, 20 year old Thomas Matthews Crooks. Crooks used a semi automatic rifle to aim at the former president. Initially grazing the presidents ear, with the semi automatic bullet, which ended up hitting and killing the victim whom was at the rally supporting the former president. Another victim was in critical condition from the ordeal. President Trump was rushed out the vicinity by the US Secret Service to a near by hospital, where he was treated and eventually released.
The FBI is leading the investigation on the suspect and how Mr. Crooks was able to fire multiple rounds at the president before being “neutralized” by US Secret Service snipers. Current President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been briefed by federal officials about the situation, as the FBI investigation is ongoing. – SB