Biden gives Oval Office address after assassination attempt
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Direct answer:
- In July 2024, there was an assassination attempt at a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident left at least one person dead and multiple others injured; Trump was unharmed, and Secret Service and other authorities said he was safe and evaluated at a local facility.
Key context and recent developments:
- The shooter was identified by authorities as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from the Pittsburgh area, and he was killed during the confrontation with law enforcement. This information was reported by multiple outlets and law-enforcement statements at the time.
- Investigations pointed to the attack being treated as an assassination attempt against Trump; investigations involved the FBI and state police, with ongoing reviews of potential motives and any possible accomplices.
- Official updates emphasized Trump’s safety and thanked law enforcement for their actions; subsequent coverage included procedural details about the investigation and the victims’ identities.
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