President Donald Trump was wounded in a shooting Saturday during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Law enforcement officials said they are investigating the incident as an assassination attempt of a former president.
The alleged shooter and one attendee were killed. Another person in attendance was critically injured, NBC News reports.
Local reaction to the shooting is coming in from around Georgia.
We are all praying for former President Trump, his family, and everyone at the Pennsylvania rally.
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) July 13, 2024
Sen. Ossoff Statement on Shooting at Trump Campaign Event. pic.twitter.com/N6un7NAcFG
— Ossoff’s Office (@SenOssoff) July 14, 2024
In America, we settle our political differences democratically—not violently. I am deeply saddened by today’s events in Pennsylvania. I condemn any violence aimed at former President Trump in the strongest terms, and pray for him, his family & our nation. We are better than this.
— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) July 13, 2024
I am so thankful President Trump is safe. Jan and I are praying for him and for everyone at the event. It is unacceptable for political disagreements to turn violent. I am praying for our country and stand behind President Trump as he tries to unite the divisions that led to this… pic.twitter.com/DvhnA2OwWf
— Burt Jones (@burtjonesforga) July 14, 2024
Praying for the safety of President Trump and everyone in attendance following this horrific incident. Those responsible must be held fully accountable and face swift justice. https://t.co/mJK0FILuoX
— JonBurnsGA (@JonBurnsGA) July 13, 2024
Political violence should be condemned in all forms. A free and fair election demands such. We are praying for the recovery of former President Trump and that the perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly.
— GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (@GaSecofState) July 13, 2024