FBI confirms Trump shooting an assassination attempt

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(VOVWORLD) - Republican candidate Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination during his Pennsylvania rally, a FBI official said at a press conference in Butler city on Saturday, local time.
FBI confirms Trump shooting an assassination attempt - ảnh 1Kevin Rojek, a special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh Field Office, speaks at a press conference on July 14, 2024. (Photo cut from clip broadcast by Reuters/ baotintuc.vn)

The suspect who carried out the attack was killed. FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek said that one attendee was killed and two others are in critical condition. All three victims are men. Authorities are identifying the gunman through DNA and biometric testing. The suspected attacker is a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania.

No threats have been detected following the shooting. But US law enforcement has implemented measures to respond to a number of suspicious activities. Bomb disposal units have been deployed around the shooting scene.    

FBI confirms Trump shooting an assassination attempt - ảnh 2Donald Trump narrowly escapes an assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally. Photo: Reuters.

Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. Trump had blood on his ear and pumped his fist as he left the stage. He appeared conscious the entire time.

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