A shooting occurred at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Former President Trump was injured and taken to a medical facility for treatment. One attendee was killed in the incident, and the gunman also died. Trump’s victory rate in US presidential election predictions from on-chain prediction market Polymarket
Trump encounters sudden shooting incident
At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, USA, former President Trump was escorted off the stage due to a shooting incident. The Secret Service acted quickly and transported Trump to a local medical facility for treatment. According to a Trump spokesman, the former president will be fine.
After the shooting, Trump can be seen in the video shrinking to his right, covering his ears and falling to the ground. Secret Service agents then quickly surrounded him and escorted him to his car. The video shows that there appears to be blood on the right side of Trump's head.
Gunman dead, one attendee killed
According to prosecutors, one participant was killed at the rally and another was seriously injured. NBC News confirmed the shooter was dead. A doctor at the scene told NBC News he witnessed a man collapse and die at the scene after being shot in the back. He helped officers carry the man out of the rally.
Trump was escorted off the stage and raised his fists for several seconds
As U.S. Secret Service agents rushed to escort Trump off the stage, Trump stood up and raised his fists for several seconds. The shooting occurred outside a Secret Service security perimeter, three senior U.S. law enforcement officials told NBC News. The Secret Service later said Trump was safe and was being examined at a local medical facility.
Trump camp responds to shooting
A Secret Service spokesman said: "The Secret Service has taken protective measures to keep the former president safe. This is an ongoing Secret Service investigation and more information will be released at the appropriate time."
The Trump campaign said the former president thanked law enforcement and first responders for their quick action. He is currently being examined at a local medical facility and more details will be released.
"Anyone who comes into contact with the media, even informally or with background information, will be immediately identified and fired," the political director of the campaign and the Republican National Committee said. "Please avoid commenting, speculating, or posting on social media and remain completely blocked." To protect your personal safety, please remain highly vigilant during this period.”
Current President Biden responds
Current President Biden accepted a briefing after the incident and said in front of the camera: "I hope to speak to him tonight, and if there is any progress, I will tell everyone." Biden did not respond to whether the incident was an assassination. .
The shooting shocked the country and aroused attention and concern from all parties. The Secret Service and relevant departments will continue to investigate to ensure that the truth of the incident comes to light.
Trump's win chance at Polymarket jumps to 70%
According to the prediction of the US presidential election on the chain, Trump’s winning rate changed to 70% after the incident:
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