US - Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania as former president is seen with blood across his face, 13 July 2024

[Inthedetails]

I think we're all shock, tbh, and it will take a bit of time to comprehend what happened.

I'm keep shaking my head that this happened at all. Doesn't matter what "side" we are on - we are all on the side against violence, I hope.

jmo

 

[Artis]

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13:
Shortly after former President Donald Trump took the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, at 6 p.m., several loud pops could be heard, and Trump was whisked off the stage.

Multiple reports suggested the noises were gunshots, and video from the incident appeared to show Trump reacting to something hitting his ear.
The event was to be his final campaign rally before he formally accepts the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination at next week’s Republican National Convention.

“The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi posted on social media.

What an a-hole saying that about an air rifle. I'm already seeing similar stuff online. Meanwhile, TV reporting shooter is dead and a rally attendee may be, as well.

 

[kuromiiiilove]

Do you have a source for that. I believe you, but stuff is moving so quickly

Meryl Kornfield with Washington Post just tweeted that she heard this information directly from Butler county DA. The tweet is linked up thread, but here:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812263916497506711

 

[Knox]

Yes, I heard that, too. Stupid question but I can't help wondering if he somehow kicked off his shoes when he jumped down or took them off to be comfortable while talking. I know this doesn't matter but I still wonder.

Lol, I wondered the same - was he wearing slip ons?

 

[GuyfromCanada]

News: The shooter at the Trump rally is dead and so is one bystander, Butler County DA tells ABCDA Richard A. Goldinger also says there is "possibly a second” bystander dead as well.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812265761026752823

 

[JennieM]

Witnesses describe the moment apparent shots are fired

We're getting the first witness reports from the incident.
An audience member who called himself Tim told the BBC he heard "a barrage of shots".
"There was a spray which we initially thought was a firehose, and then the speaker on the right-hand side started coming down. Something must have hit the hydraulic lines (which caused it to fall).
"We saw President Trump go to the ground and everyone started dropping to the ground because it was chaos."Jason, who was also in the audience, said he heard five shots in quick succession.
“We see the Secret Service jump on Trump to protect him. Everyone in the crowd dropped down very quickly.
“He stood up and put his fist up in the air.
“He was a little bloody, his ear was bleeding."

Trump rally shooting: Trump says he felt bullet rip through ear after attacker opened fire at rally

The attacker was killed by the Secret Service after he shot dead a spectator at the rally in an apparent assassination attempt on the former president.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

What do we know so far?

A lot remains unclear about the situation, but here's what we know so far:

- About five minutes into his campaign speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, loud bangs rang out as former President Donald Trump was speaking
- The crowd yelled “duck” as the apparent shots rang out
- Secret Service swarmed the former president for several seconds before he was rushed off stage with visible blood near his ear and on the side of his face.
- He pumped his fist in the air as he was escorted down the stairs of the stage and toward an SUV.
- Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said the president is safe and the incident is now an active Secret Service investigation.
- Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president is “fine”.

Trump rally shooting: Trump says he felt bullet rip through ear after attacker opened fire at rally

The attacker was killed by the Secret Service after he shot dead a spectator at the rally in an apparent assassination attempt on the former president.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[GatorFL]

It would be easier to get a small handgun in.

No way. Metal detectors everywhere. Shooter was on a building adjacent to the rally.

 

[RANCH]

The local district attorney, Richard Goldringer, told the Washington Post that one member of the audience at the rally “was killed”, and “the shooter is dead”.

“Another person is in serious condition,” Goldringer said to the Post.

This was not a staged event. People are dead and injured.

Trump rally shooting being investigated as suspected attempt on his life

One spectator and suspected shooter both confirmed dead after incident at Pennsylvania campaign event

www.theguardian.com

 

[Elley Mae]

Hubby taught long shooting, he said 50 yards or less distance, could be 22 the sound is distorted.

Microphones have limited dymanic range.


J his o

 

[JennieM]

2 min ago

Shooter at Trump rally is "neutralized," sources say

From CNN’s Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, Zachary Cohen, Kristen Holmes, and Phil Mattingly

The shooter involved in an incident at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania has been “neutralized,” according to multiple law enforcement sources.

https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/election-biden-trump-07-13-24/index.html

 

[Ghostwheel]

Yes, I heard that, too. Stupid question but I can't help wondering if he somehow kicked off his shoes when he jumped down or took them off to be comfortable while talking. I know this doesn't matter but I still wonder.

This will sound silly, but if you are standing and six people close in to push you down out of harms way, the chances on someone stepping on your feet or heels are pretty good. What happens if someone steps on the heel of your shoe and you are pushed forward? Your foot comes out. My guess it was like that.

 

[DS2021]

No way. Metal detectors everywhere. Shooter was on a building adjacent to the rally.

Sounds like this is the case

 

[Inthedetails]

This will sound silly, but if you are standing and six people close in to push you down out of harms way, the chances on someone stepping on your feet or heels are pretty good. What happens if someone steps on the heel of your shoe and you are pushed forward? Your foot comes out. My guess it was like that.

Good point.

 

[JennieM]

Witness says he saw man with gun on building roof

One witness, Greg, told the BBC he was outside the rally and could only hear the former president talking, when he noticed a man on top of a roof.
"We noticed the guy crawling up the roof of the building beside us, 50 feet away from us," Greg said. "He had a rifle, we could clearly see him with a rifle."
Greg said they pointed the man out to police.
"Next thing you know, I’m thinking to myself why is Trump still speaking? Why have they not pulled him off the stage?" he said. "I’m standing there pointing at him... the next thing you know, five shots ring out." Bear in mind the situation is still fluid and the BBC cannot fully verify these early witness reports.

Trump rally shooting: Trump says he felt bullet rip through ear after attacker opened fire at rally

The attacker was killed by the Secret Service after he shot dead a spectator at the rally in an apparent assassination attempt on the former president.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[raja]

No way. Metal detectors everywhere. Shooter was on a building adjacent to the rally.

Gun could have been there long before the rally

 

[GatorFL]

Hubby taught long shooting, he said 50 yards or less distance, could be 22 the sound is distorted.

Microphones have limited dymanic range.


J his o

Sounded like a .22 about 100 yards away to me. No silencer. Definitely a smaller round. Not a Magnum load like a .223.

 

[kuromiiiilove]

Trump is fine after shooting at rally, campaign says. Prosecutor says gunman and 1 attendee are dead

Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud noises rang through the crowd.

www.fox8live.com

 

[DS2021]

"We noticed the guy crawling up the roof of the building beside us, 50 feet away from us," Greg said. "He had a rifle, we could clearly see him with a rifle."
Greg said they pointed the man out to police.
"Next thing you know, I’m thinking to myself why is Trump still speaking? Why have they not pulled him off the stage?" he said. "I’m standing there pointing at him... the next thing you know, five shots ring out."

I would keep in mind that all of this may have played out faster then it seems on paper

 

[GatorFL]

Gun could have been there long before the rally

Not a chance. SS all over these things. Trump has a huge detail, there are often 2 C-17's at PBIA. I live about 15 minutes from Trump and see Trump Force One and the C-17's frequently.