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FBI confirms former President Trump was struck by bullet at Butler rally

By Taylor Hall,

13 hours ago

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Nearly two weeks after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the FBI has confirmed he was struck in the ear by a bullet.

Gunman Thomas Crooks fired shots at Trump during his rally at Butler Farm Show on July 13.

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A former firefighter, Corey Comperatore, was killed. Two other men were injured in the shooting.

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Crooks was shot and killed by law enforcement.

The FBI sent Channel 11 the following statement Friday evening:

“What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subject’s rifle.”

Friday afternoon, Trump announced he would return to Butler and host a rally in honor of the shooting victims.

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