Former President Trump Survives Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally: One Bystander Killed, Two Critically Injured

Butler, Pennsylvania United States of America
Former President Trump was shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
One bystander was killed and two others were critically injured.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism.
The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, used a legally purchased semiautomatic AR-style rifle.
Trump was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after the shooting.
Former President Trump Survives Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally: One Bystander Killed, Two Critically Injured

Former President Donald Trump was shot during a rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The shooting occurred around 6:30 PM local time and left one bystander dead and two others critically injured. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was armed with a legally purchased semiautomatic AR-style rifle.

Trump was speaking to his supporters when the shooting occurred. He could be seen touching his ear after hearing a whizzing sound and feeling a bullet pierce through it. Secret Service agents quickly shielded Trump and whisked him offstage into an SUV for safety.

Crooks, who was later killed by snipers, reportedly fired multiple shots at the rally. The former president was taken to a local hospital for treatment and later released with non-life-threatening injuries. The Secret Service also confirmed that Trump's security detail had acted appropriately in response to the threat.

The shooting has raised concerns about security at political rallies and sparked calls for increased measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The FBI is currently investigating the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism, and President Joe Biden has ordered an independent security review of the attack.



Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if any Secret Service agents were injured in the shooting.
  • The identity and motive of the shooter are not yet confirmed.

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, 2023.
    • The shooting left one bystander, Corey Comperatore, dead and two others critically wounded.
    • President Joe Biden ordered an independent security review of the attack and condemned political violence in a prime-time address.
  • Accuracy
    • , Former President Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
    • The shooting left one bystander dead and two others critically wounded.
    • , At least three rally attendees were shot, one of whom was killed.
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98%

  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania
    • Trump was hit by one bullet that skimmed his ear
  • Accuracy
    • The shooter had an AR-style weapon
    • At least three rally attendees were shot, one of whom was killed
  • 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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  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump was shot and injured in an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
    • The shooter was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
    • Crooks was armed with a semiautomatic AR-style rifle that was legally purchased and registered to his father.
  • Accuracy
    • The shooter was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
    • Trump touched his ear after hearing a whizzing sound before being shielded by Secret Service agents and taken offstage with blood on his face.
  • 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