Former President Trump Survives Shocking Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: Five Killed, Including Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks

Butler, Pennsylvania United States of America
At least five people were killed including one rallygoer and the shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
Trump was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after shots were fired during his speech.
Former President Trump Survives Shocking Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: Five Killed, Including Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks

Former President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, when an assassination attempt occurred. At around 6:02 pm, shots were fired during Trump's speech. According to multiple sources, at least five people were killed in the shooting including one rallygoer and the shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks. Trump was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after the shooting occurred.

The incident took place at a fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump had been waving to the cheering crowd and settling into his regular rally speech under a scorching midsummer sun when shots rang out. The former president clutched his ear as Secret Service agents dashed toward him and dropped to the ground.

The shooter, Crooks, has been identified as a 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Two other spectators were critically injured in the shooting.

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that Trump was safe after the incident and he was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation before leaving a few hours later.

The FBI is currently investigating the shooting and has not yet identified a motive.

This marks an unfortunate turn of events in the ongoing political campaign, raising concerns about security at public events. Trump's supporters were left shaken by the incident, with some expressing their condolences for those who lost their lives or were injured.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if any other individuals were involved in the shooting.
  • The FBI has not yet identified a motive for the shooting.

Sources

98%

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A few short minutes after Trump took the stage, shots rang out

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:23
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday evening
    • At around 6:02 pm, shots were fired during Trump’s speech
    • Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents after the shooting occurred
    • Five people were reportedly killed in the shooting including one rallygoer and the shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20
  • Accuracy
    • At around 6:02 pm, shots were fired during Trump's speech
    • The shooting took place a few short minutes after Trump pointed to a chart showing an increase in illegal border crossings under President Joe Biden's administration
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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100%

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A few short minutes after Trump took the stage, shots rang out

The Associated Press News Sunday, 14 July 2024 01:48
  • Unique Points
    • At least five shots were fired during the rally
    • Trump was hit by one of the bullets and clutched his ear as Secret Service agents rushed him offstage
    • Two people, including a shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, were killed in the shooting
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

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Trump target of assassination attempt; says he was shot in ear at rally

NBC News Digital Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:24
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during his campaign rally in Butler, Pa.
    • Trump sustained an injury to his right ear from a bullet during the shooting.
    • The shooter is dead.
  • Accuracy
    • One spectator was killed and another two were critically injured during the shooting.
    • The shooter, who took an elevated position on a rooftop outside the venue, is dead.
    • Shots were fired from outside the Secret Service security perimeter for the rally.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also uses a dichotomous depiction of the event.
    • . . . an assassination attempt when a gunman opened fire at his campaign rally, killing one spectator and bloodying Trump's ear.
    • In a harrowing and chaotic scene, Trump was about six minutes into his remarks in western Pennsylvania when pops of gunfire rang out.
    • Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday in an assassination attempt when a gunman opened fire at his campaign rally, killing one spectator and bloodying Trump's ear.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

91%

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A New York Times Reporter Describes the Shooting at Trump’s Rally

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Simon J. Sunday, 14 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • It sounded like a small-caliber weapon.
    • Everyone, including the reporter, immediately ducked for cover.
  • Accuracy
    • At least three people were injured in the shooting.
    • Five people were reportedly killed in the shooting including one rallygoer and the shooter.
    • Two people, including a shooter, were killed in the shooting.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

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Trump safe after rally shooting, says bullet struck his ear; gunman and audience member dead

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Olivia Rinaldi, Sunday, 14 July 2024 08:26
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
    • Trump was injured when a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
    • Two people are dead - the gunman and an audience member. Two spectators were critically injured.
    • U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased.
    • The shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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