In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump and two others were wounded in an attempted assassination during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday July 13.

Tragically, Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief, was killed while shielding his family from harm according to AP news .

The incident has sparked demands for answers from officials and an investigation has been ordered by President Joe Biden.

Spectators at the rally first noticed the assailant, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, acting suspiciously near the event’s metal detectors.

Despite reports to the police, Crooks managed to climb to a rooftop with an AR-style rifle, unnoticed until it was too late. Witnesses frantically pointed and shouted about the armed man as the event unfolded AP reported.

The Moment of Crisis

A Butler Township police officer, responding to the reports, encountered Crooks on the roof. In a brave attempt to stop him, the officer injured his ankle upon dropping to the ground after being hoisted up by a colleague.

Mere seconds after Crooks opened fire, police snipers neutralized him, preventing further tragedy.

Aftermath and Investigations

The attack has left the nation reeling, prompting calls for thorough investigations. Congress will launch a probe into the security lapses, while a review ordered by President Biden aims to uncover how such an attack could occur.