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Shooter was yards away

The shooter was reportedly 200-300 yards away from Donald Trump during the assassination attempt.

The shooter was killed by the Secret Service, officials reported.

TV helicopter pics show the aftermath of Donald Trump shooting in what appears to be a man dead on the roof where the shooter was reported to be.
TV helicopter pics show the aftermath of Donald Trump shooting in what appears to be a man dead on the roof where the shooter was reported to be.Credit: Pixel8000

Secret Service updates the nation

The Secret Service has revealed the latest from their investigation of Donald Trump’s assassination attempt.

Shooter ‘killed’ on roof

Pictures of the reported shooter dead on a roof adjacent to the venue have surfaced.

The shooter reportedly shot eight rounds from an AR-15 rifle, the Secret Service reports.

A screen grab captured from a video shows the shooter was killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, said CNN
A screen grab captured from a video shows the shooter was killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, said CNNCredit: Getty Images – Getty
A screen grab captured from a video shows the shooter was killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, said CNN
A screen grab captured from a video shows the shooter was killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, said CNNCredit: Getty

Donald Trump breaks silence

Former President Donald Trump released a statement on his social media platform Truth Social after being shot at during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania earlier this evening.

“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. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”

Vice President Kamala Harris sends prayers to Donald Trump

VP Kamala Harris has revealed she has been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania.

She has sent prayers to the former president and his family.

Nancy Pelosi breaks silence

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump earlier this evening at his rally in Pennsylvania.



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