In a shocking incident during a recent political rally in Pennsylvania, a presidential candidate faced an attempted assassination when an individual opened fire from a nearby rooftop. The suspected gunman fired multiple shots at the candidate while they were addressing supporters at the open-air event in Butler. As chaos erupted around him, Secret Service agents quickly rushed to protect the candidate, who raised his hand to his right ear before being tackled to the ground.
Witnesses described the harrowing moments when they saw bullets flying through the air as the assassination attempt unfolded. One man told The Post that he and others were trying to warn police about a rifle-toting figure on a nearby rooftop but their warnings fell on deaf ears until multiple gunshots were fired. The suspect was ultimately neutralized, but not before one audience member was killed and another seriously injured in the crossfire.
As the gunman continued firing, half a dozen Secret Service agents piled onto the presidential candidate to shield them from potential harm. Sources later revealed that the candidate came within inches of losing their life and was seen with blood dripping down their face. Witnesses described how audience members scrambled for cover as the sound of gunfire filled the air, while others cheered on the candidate as they were whisked away in an SUV following the incident.
Despite the chaos and panic that ensued after the assassination attempt, many rally-goers expressed hope and support for the presidential candidate, with one attendee telling the press, “We just witnessed someone try to assassinate our former president, and hopefully our future president.” The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.
