Security personnel detained a man who allegedly attempted to breach the stage during a speech by US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, according to Newsweek, citing local law enforcement.
According to the report, Trump was addressing his supporters in Johnstown when the intruder suddenly jumped over the barrier separating the main area from the press zone. The security services reacted immediately, knocking him to the ground and using a stun gun on him.
The assailant, described as a bearded man wearing sunglasses, was taken into custody, but his name and potential motives were not disclosed. He was later released.
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The incident occurred in the same state where an assassination attempt was made on Trump during a campaign speech on July 13. At the time, the politician was injured in the ear, one spectator was killed, and two others were injured. The suspect managed to fire several shots towards the stage before being neutralized by security services.
The US Department of Homeland Security announced on July 17 that it would investigate the Secret Service’s security measures during Trump’s campaign rally.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination and possible domestic terrorism. According to the bureau, the suspect is 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Against the backdrop of these events, the head of the US Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned on July 23.
