Donald Trump evacuated from stage after shooting at rally, Biden says ‘no place for this kind of violence’
The Hindu
Former President Trump unharmed after rally shooting, praised by law enforcement; details to follow, suspect dead, attendee killed.
Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
The Secret Service said in a statement that “the former President is safe.”
U.S. President Joe Biden, after the incident, said there is “no place for this kind of violence”.
“I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well,” Mr. Biden said in a statement, adding: “I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.”
“There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it”, he added.
Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said in a phone interview that the suspected gunman was dead and at least one rally attendee was killed.