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Former President Donald Trump was speaking at a rally Saturday evening in Butler, Pennsylvania, when shots were fired, injuring Trump’s ear, according to video and reporting from the event. An attendee at the rally was killed and two others critically injured, while the shooter was killed by U.S. Secret Service agents, according to reports.

Read more about how law enforcement is investigating the shooting as an apparent assassination attempt of Trump.

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Opinion: Trump shooting was an assault on all Americans

The Deseret News Editorial Board: "The gunshots that rang through a political rally and injured former President Donald Trump on Saturday were, in truth, aimed at all Americans.

"No matter how passionate people may feel about politics and candidates, violence directed at one participant in the nation’s democratic process is an assault on all Americans, regardless of ideology. The integrity of that process ensures that laws and the will of the people reign supreme in a nation that has long been the envy of the world.

"Violence is the henchman of coercion. It is the opposite of freedom. As Trump himself said in a message hours after the shooting, 'It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country.'"

Read more about how what follows the shooting must be a time of mourning and sober self-reflection.

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Utah leaders react to the shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Utah leaders responded swiftly with reactions to the news of the shooting.

Ambassador Robert O’Brien, former U.S. National Security Advisor during Trump’s administration, released a statement along with Sen. Mike Lee:

"We call on President Biden to immediately order that all federal criminal charges against President Trump be dropped, and to ask the governors of New York and Georgia to do the same.

"Such a gesture would help heal wounds and allow all Americans to take a deep breath and reflect on how we got here. Our prayers are with the victims of the shooting, President Trump and our country."

Here are other reactions from Utah leaders:

Sen. Mike Lee: "Someone just tried to kill President Trump. Pray for him. And for swift justice."
Sen. Mitt Romney: "Relieved the former President is safe and doing well. Outrageous and tragic that anyone would make such a heinous and evil act. Grateful for the quick response from Secret Service agents. This is a deeply sad day for America."
Gov. Spencer Cox: "The attack on President Trump is sickening and horrifying. Abby and I join all Americans in praying for him and hope justice is swift for anyone involved."

Read more about how Utah leaders reacted to the shooting at a Trump rally.

More on the shooting:

Political and religious leaders call for prayers for Trump and the country after apparent shooting (Deseret News)
Donald Trump responds to shooting (Deseret News)
What's happening after shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania (NBC News)

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Utah leaders react to the shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Political and religious leaders call for prayers for Trump and the country after apparent shooting (Deseret News)

Foreign countries are buying up Utah land. Are you worried? (Deseret News)

Evacuations ordered as fire near Cedar City grows (KSL)

Biden earns Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s ‘strong support’ (Deseret News)

Wind power surpassed coal in March and April (NBC News)

America’s front line against fentanyl is a Golden Retriever named Goose (Reuters)

Hamas-run health ministry says 90 killed in Israeli strike targeting military chief (BBC News)

Shelling kills 4 in Ukraine as a drone attack sparks fire at an oil depot in Russia (The Associated Press)

‘The bond between a mother and son is eternal’: Prince Harry receives Pat Tillman award at ESPYs (Deseret News)

Judge dismisses involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin (Deseret News)

Sports

‘Proud to be Canadian’: How a leap of faith took this former BYU star to new heights — and the 2024 Summer Games (Deseret News)

Video: See the stunning Olympic venues in Paris (Deseret News)

Is Dalton Kincaid already a top 10 NFL tight end? League personnel say yes (Deseret News)

What should we make of the Jazz's Drew Eubanks deal? (Deseret News)