Trump injured in assassination attempt; alleged gunman shot dead; PM Modi condemns attack

While speaking at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday (July 13, 2024), former US President Donald Trump was attacked by a shooter. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that the shooting was an assassination attempt against Trump.

Secret Service said that its agents had shot dead the alleged gunman.

The bullet pierced Trump's ear and he was injured. He was covered by the security and was taken off the stage. Trump is said to be safe now.

#WATCH | Gunfire at Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania (USA). He was escorted to a vehicle by the US Secret Service

"The former President is safe and further information will be released when available' says the US Secret Service.

(Source - Reuters) pic.twitter.com/289Z7ZzxpX

— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2024

Kevin Rojek, who is the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office, said in a press briefing in Butler after the incident: “This evening, we had what we’re calling an assassination attempt against our former President Donald Trump. It’s still an active crime scene.”

The Secret Service also said that at least one attendee in the rally was shot dead while two were injured.

Here is the latest information from our investigation. We are grateful to the Secret Service team and our law enforcement partners for their swift action. Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. pic.twitter.com/E8FazqtUVZ

— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 14, 2024

After the attack, Trump gave his first account of being shot at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, saying "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," Trump said on his Truth Social site.

rime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the attack on his 'friend' Trump.

Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2024

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro said Trump had left the Butler area after the shooting on Saturday.

Under the protection of US Secret Service and with the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police, former President Trump has now left the Butler area. Lori and I are thankful that his team reports that he is fine and we continue to wish him a full and speedy recovery.

We…

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 14, 2024

After the attack, Tesla chief Elon Musk endorsed Trump and wished him for a quick recovery. 

I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024