The United States, US, Secret Service, has confirmed neutralizing the shooter that targeted former President Donald Trump.
There was an assassination attempt on Trump during his election campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Trump touched the right side of his face after what seemed like the first two shots and dropped to the ground.
Secret Service agents threw themselves on him to protect him.
But, the Secret Services spokesperson, Anthony Guglielmi, said the shooter shot multiple times toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.
Guglielmi said one spectator was killed while two others were badly injured during the attack.
In a statement, Guglielmi said: “During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on the evening of July 13 at around 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.
“US Secret Service personnel neutralised the shooter, who is now deceased. The US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former President is safe and being evaluated.
“One spectator was killed, and two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
