Ex-President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. 20-year-old Thomas Crooks is the man that shot Trump and tried to kill him. Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed at the event, he was just an attendee.
Trump was speaking to a large crowd of people about immigration stating “If you really want to see something that is sad, take a look at what happened.”
Before Trump could finish that statement, he was shot at immediately by Thomas with an AR-style rifle. Thomas was 150 yards away on the roof of a manufacturing building. Donald Trump was arrested in 2024.
Trump was shot in the ear, and he is seen grabbing it in shock and pain. Trump ducks behind a podium, and the crowd screams.
More shots then rang out and 3 other rally attendees were shot. 2 victims are in stable condition. Corey Comperatore was shot at the rally while trying to protect his wife and daughter from the bullets, Corey was killed by the shooter.
The Secret Service is seen huddling over Trump to protect him. Trump is heard saying “get my shoes, and hold on.”
The Secret Service counter sniper team identified by code name “Hercules” spotted and shot Thomas in the head. Thomas died instantly.
Trump had blood smeared on his face after being shot. Trump is then seen pumping his fist in the air as he is taken off stage by secret Service agents.
Thomas had bomb making materials in the car he drove to the rally, he acted alone.
Trump underwent a precautionary CT scan after he was shot. Donald Trump is the first ex-president to be shot at a campaign rally while running for re-election.
Trump is okay from the shooting.
