Trump sai tulistamise tagajärjel kergema haava (parem kõrv), üks üritusel viibija sai surma, kaks tõsiselt vigastada. FBI sõnul oli tulistajaks 20-aastane Thomas Matthew Crooks. Tulistaja tapeti kohapeal Secret Service snaiperite poolt.
Tulistamise motiive pole veel teada. FBI andmetel tulistas Crooks Trumpi oma isale kuuluvast AR tüüpi .223 kaliibriga vintpüssist.
Trump tänas hiljem ka sotsiaalmeedias eriteenistust ning avaldas üritusel hukkunud inimese lähedastele kaastunnet.
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"Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed.In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win. I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin."
USA meedia teatas hiljem, et Trump sai umbes kell 9pm Pittsburghi piirkonna haiglast välja.
