The former president ducked to the floor as shots rang out and was mobbed by Secret Service agents, while the sniper, who was killed by security forces, has been named as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
I’m strongly suspecting the bystanders who died/were injured got hit by the shooter. I’d say that’s amateurish by the shooter (and it is) but there’s a big crowd, very likely those bullets are going to hit someone.
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Oh shit…
An audience member was killed according to ABC News (Australia)
I’m strongly suspecting the bystanders who died/were injured got hit by the shooter. I’d say that’s amateurish by the shooter (and it is) but there’s a big crowd, very likely those bullets are going to hit someone.