Local support shown for Trump after shooting at rally
A local man was in front of the Stephens County Courthouse tonight, Saturday, July 13, 2024, showing his support for former U.S. President Donald Trump, who was wounded after gunshots rang out at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania this evening.
“Our prayers are with President Trump and those injured and impacted by today’s tragedy. Political violence is completely unacceptable, has no place in democracy, and we pray for justice, civility and peace,” State Rep. Glenn Rogers, who represents District 60, said in a statement issued a little after 7:30 p.m. District 60 includes Stephens, Palo Pinto and Parker counties.
Details on the incident are still coming in, and the Associated Press is updating the story as news is confirmed. Click the following link for the main AP article: Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say. And, click here for Live Updates to the story.
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