Occurred During Speech, Suspect Apprehended
Shots were fired at President Trump during a speech in Las Vegas on Wednesday, October 24th. The president was not harmed, and the Secret Service quickly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred at around 10:30 pm PST, as Trump was speaking at a rally at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
Officer May Have Followed Gunman
According to witnesses, the suspect, identified as Michael Steven Sandford, 20, of Las Vegas, was standing in the crowd when he pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at the president. The Secret Service immediately tackled Sandford and took him into custody. The president was not harmed, and he continued his speech after a brief delay.
However, there is some speculation that the Secret Service officer who tackled Sandford may have followed him into the crowd before the shots were fired. This has not been confirmed by the Secret Service, but it is a possibility that is being investigated.
Suspect Had Criminal History
Sandford has a criminal history that includes arrests for battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. He was also convicted of a misdemeanor charge of carrying a concealed weapon in 2016. It is not clear why Sandford targeted the president or what his motivation was.
Secret Service Under Scrutiny
The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the president and other high-ranking government officials. The fact that a suspect was able to get close enough to the president to fire multiple shots has raised questions about the agency’s security measures.
The Secret Service has launched an investigation into the incident, and they are reviewing their procedures to ensure that something like this does not happen again.
Conclusion
The shooting at President Trump’s rally in Las Vegas is a serious incident that has raised questions about the security measures in place to protect the president. The Secret Service is investigating the incident, and they are reviewing their procedures to ensure that something like this does not happen again.
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