Secret Service Operatives Kill Man Who Fired Shots At Donald Trump

The yet-to-be identified individual who fired shots at former United States President, Donald Trump has been shot and killed.

The shooter involved in the incident at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania has been “neutralized,” according to multiple law enforcement sources.

Naija News reports that law enforcement agents could be seen moving the body of the shooter at the Trump rally.

The county prosecutor confirmed that two individuals lost their lives at the Trump rally, one of whom was the suspect.

According to The Washington Post, the County prosecutor stated that Trump was slightly hit by a bullet.

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat, has offered support to law enforcement as investigation to incident at Trump rally begins.

“I am monitoring the situation at President Trump’s rally in Butler and I’ve reached out the State Police to offer support,” Casey said in a statement on X. “Political violence is never acceptable and I am hoping former president Trump & all attendees are safe. Everyone in Butler should listen to law enforcement.”

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Following the incident, the New York City Police Department is increasing its presence at Trump Tower and other sensitive locations out of an abundance of caution around the city.

According to a spokesperson for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the mayor has been briefed on the incident.

The NYPD will also increase security at 40 Wall Street, Foley Square and City Hall.

Trump Tower in Manhattan is already under the watch of the NYPD, even though Trump seldom visits his former residence. Over the years, Trump Tower has served as a gathering place for supporters and opponents of the former president.