What is known about the shooter who attacked Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania

The identity of the shooter who attacked former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania is still unknown. The person in question was shot dead by security forces, Butler County District Attorney Richard A. Goldinger confirmed.

• The shots came from outside the security perimeter.
• Preliminary reports suggest the shots were fired from an adjacent building several hundred metres away.
• The use of a rifle is suggested, although this has not been confirmed.
• The identity of the attacker and the exact circumstances of his death have not been revealed.
• The incident is being investigated as a possible attempted murder.

How is Donald Trump’s health?

The attack occurred shortly after 6 p.m. during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. While investigators have not confirmed that the former president was the target, the shooter opened fire, wounding Donald Trump in the right ear. Trump’s campaign confirmed that he is doing well.

One person died in the attack

In addition to the attack on Trump, one person in the audience was confirmed dead, while a second spectator is in critical condition.

What happened after the attack on Donald Trump

Authorities have ordered increased security at Donald Trump’s residences as a precautionary measure. In Manhattan, local police and armed officers surrounded Trump Tower.

The incident has drawn condemnation from leaders and agency heads around the world. President Joe Biden expressed relief that Trump was safe and condemned the violence, saying, “I’m praying for him and his family, and for everyone who was at the rally.” Biden also praised the Secret Service for bringing Trump to safety.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also condemned political violence, saying: “There is no place for this kind of violence in America. We must come together as a nation to condemn it.”