Edited by: Bi Luming
According to cctv International News on the 14th, former US President Trump issued the latest statement, saying that his "upper right ear was penetrated by a bullet" and "he bled a lot." .
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In addition, the U.S. Secret Service also said that gunmen fired multiple shots at Trump's stage from a height. The Secret Service also said that Trump is safe and is being evaluated.
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According to CCTV News, the Pennsylvania State Police previously stated that Trump was not hit by a bullet, but by glass fragments. The fragments are said to have come from a teleprompter that was hit by a bullet.
According to the latest report from the U.S. Secret Service, a gunman fired several shots at the Trump rally podium. The gunman has been shot dead. One person in the rally audience died and two others were injured. The incident is under investigation. Law enforcement officials stated that the shooting was characterized as an "assassination attempt" and has been investigated as an assassination case.
At the same time, on July 13, local time, the Biden campaign team announced that it would suspend all Biden’s subsequent outings and would remove all TV campaign advertisements as soon as possible. After the shooting at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, US President Joe Biden issued a statement: I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. I'm glad to hear he's safe and doing well. We are awaiting further information. Thanks to the Secret Service for getting him to the hospital safely. We must unite to condemn violence.
On July 13, 2024 local time, when Trump was delivering a speech at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, the United States, gunshots rang out and he immediately evacuated the podium under the protection of Secret Service personnel. Image source: Visual China
According to Xinhua News Agency, citing US media reports on the 13th, former US President Trump was shot at a campaign rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania that day, and Trump was escorted away by Secret Service personnel. One of the gunmen involved was shot dead by the Secret Service, and another rally participant died.
The Trump campaign and the U.S. Secret Service said Trump was safe.
On July 13, 2024 local time, when Trump was delivering a speech at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, the United States, gunfire rang out, and he immediately evacuated the podium under the protection of Secret Service personnel. Image source: Visual China
According to reports, US Republican presidential candidate Trump began to speak at around 6 pm local time on the 13th, but shortly after the speech began, Secret Service personnel quickly surrounded Trump after hearing gunshots. . Trump was quickly removed from the stage. At that time, Trump had a painful expression on his face and covered his right ear with his hand. Video showed Trump and other rally attendees quickly falling to the ground as shots rang out. There was blood on the right side of Trump's face and ear. Trump greeted supporters with a raised fist as Secret Service agents escorted him out.
The Washington Post cited reports from the Butler city government where the incident occurred that Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Butler on the 13th. One shooting suspect died and another rally participant died. .
A witness named Ron Muth said he heard four gunshots.
The Secret Service said in a statement: "An incident occurred at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. The Secret Service has put protective measures in place and the former president is safe. The Secret Service is actively investigating and if there is any further information Information will be released as soon as possible."
Trump thanked the Secret Service and first responders for their quick action "during this heinous act," a spokesman for Trump said in a statement. "He is currently in good condition and is being examined at a local medical facility."
The White House said in a statement: "President Biden has received an initial briefing on the incident that occurred at former President Trump's rally."
According to According to reports, Trump originally planned to announce his vice presidential partner at the rally that day. That will be followed by the Republican National Convention next week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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