A shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.
A shooter is dead and an attendee was killed. Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after being whisked off the stage and is being checked out at a local medical facility.
What to know:
Trump’s condition: In a statement shared by his campaign, a Trump spokesman said the former president is “fine” and is being checked at a medical facility. The Secret Service also said in a statement that “the former President is safe.”
Shooter and attendee killed: A shooter is dead and a rally attendee was killed, the Butler County District attorney tells AP.
Under investigation: Law enforcement officials say the shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the ex-president.