NATIONAL News (WDNews) – The U.S. Secret Service has placed multiple agents on leave, including the head of the Pittsburgh field office, as the investigation into last month’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump intensifies. The internal probe follows the shocking July 13 incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old gunman fired eight rounds from a rooftop near Trump’s rally, with one bullet grazing Trump’s ear.
The shooting resulted in the tragic death of Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter, and left two others seriously injured. The gunman was ultimately taken down by a Secret Service sniper positioned near the stage.
Amid mounting pressure and scrutiny, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned, with Acting Director Ronald Rowe stepping in to lead the agency. Congress is also launching its own investigation, questioning the security lapses and demanding comprehensive reports from law enforcement agencies.
Despite the recent turmoil, Trump resumed his outdoor rallies this week, this time shielded by bulletproof glass.
