Law enforcement officials successfully prevented a potential assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler County, Ohio. According to reports, a man armed with an AR-15 rifle was spotted on a rooftop near the event venue. Local sheriff Michael T. Slupe disclosed that despite efforts by a police officer to apprehend the gunman, he managed to evade capture and opened fire when confronted.
Police Response and Gunman’s Actions
The incident unfolded when officers received reports of a suspicious individual outside the rally perimeter. Initial alerts did not indicate the presence of a firearm, leading officers to approach cautiously. Upon locating the armed man on the rooftop, a police attempt to climb up and intervene was met with gunfire from the suspect. The officer took cover, avoiding injury, while the gunman continued shooting.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the weapon used belonged to the assailant’s father, registered under his name. FBI agents gained access to the gunman’s phone to gather further evidence. Authorities are now scrutinizing the content retrieved to understand the motives and any potential accomplices involved in the thwarted attack.