The FBI has identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the alleged assassin, a residence of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, a few miles from the venue of the rally.

Former US president and Republican Party (RNC) nominee for the upcoming election Donald Trump is safe with only an injury from the bullet to his ear, but three others were not that lucky as the incident recorded three casualties, one attendee dead, and two critically injured according to authorities. This attack reopens a deadly page in the history of American politics.

Thomas Matthew Crooks the 20 years old, shooter was killed on the scene by a sniper was a registered Republican Party member but has previously made small donations to a Democratic Party-aligned group.

President Joe Biden released a statement denouncing political violence and that he is happy Donald Trump is safe.

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