By Patience Kapinda

Lilongwe, July 14, Mana: Former President of United States of America (USA) Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

According to eyewitnesses, a gunman fired multiple rounds from an elevated position towards the stage, hitting Trump in the ear and killing one spectator. Two others were critically injured.

The Secret Service responded quickly, killing the attacker. Law enforcement sources have confirmed that the incident is being investigated as an assassination attempt.

Trump was taken to a local hospital and later released. In a statement, he thanked law enforcement and expressed shock and condolences for the victims.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with President Joe Biden and other political leaders denouncing the violence.

The FBI and Secret Service are leading the investigation, with the Department of Homeland Security also involved.

The attack has raised concerns about the safety of political rallies and the potential for violence in the upcoming election season.

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) predicted that rallies would become more controlled and indoor events in the future.

Source: BBC