This incident marks Trump’s third assassination attempt since July

Blavity reported that Trump held a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was quickly ushered off the stage after 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park fired gunshots and was later killed by police. According to reports, Crooks was a registered Republican. Secret Service agents confirmed that Trump sustained an injury to his right ear but appeared to be fine after the shooting.

According to The Associated Press, the second attempt happened on Sept. 15 at Trump’s golf club in Florida. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, had reportedly camped outside of the golf course in West Palm Beach for nearly 12 hours, waiting for the former president to arrive. However, a Secret Service agent opened fire on him, blocking the imminent attack.

Saturday’s attempt remains under investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office released a joint statement Sunday afternoon obtained by ABC 7:

“The U.S. Attorney’s Office U.S. Secret Service, and FBI are aware of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest on Saturday. The U.S. Secret Service assesses that the incident did not impact protective operations and former President Trump was not in any danger. While no federal arrest has been made at this time, the investigation is ongoing. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Secret Service, and FBI extend their gratitude to the deputies and local partners who helped ensure the safety of last night’s events.”

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