Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump: Shooter Spotted on Roof in Shocking Viral Video
In a dramatic turn of events, former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident has sent shockwaves across the nation, with a viral video capturing the tense moments leading up to and following the attack.
The attack occurred on a sunny Saturday afternoon, six minutes into Trump’s outdoor rally. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man armed with a rifle crawling up a roof near the stage. The man, later identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Pennsylvania, allegedly fired multiple shots towards the rally, causing chaos and panic among attendees.
Trump was seen clutching his ear and ducking behind the podium as the shots rang out. The Secret Service quickly swarmed him, ensuring his safety. Despite the attack, Trump rose shortly after, pumping his fist in the air and exclaiming “Fight” multiple times, even as blood trickled down his cheek. He later confirmed on his Truth Social platform that he had been grazed by a bullet, which pierced the upper part of his right ear.
The viral video, widely shared on social media, shows Crooks on top of a shed-like structure near the rally. Another video captured a sniper from the security services detecting the assailant moments before the shots were fired. Despite their efforts, the attack resulted in one attendee dead and two others injured.
The Secret Service stated that the shots came from the outskirts of the area under their control. The attack has raised serious concerns about security at political events and the rising threats against public figures.
The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement officials working to uncover more details about Crooks and his motives. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and has highlighted the increasing political tensions in the country as the election season heats up.