‘Our democracy dodged a bullet;’ Ohio congressman comments on Trump assassination attempt

OHIO — An Ohio Congressman is speaking out after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

We are following the latest developments and will have a LIVE update this morning on News Center 7′s Daybreak starting at 4:25 am.

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>>PHOTOS: Former President Donald Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at rally

As reported Saturday, former Trump was injured in an apparent assassination attempt Saturday as he began speaking at a campaign rally in Western Pennsylvania. One bystander was killed, and two others were seriously injured.

Corey Comperatore was killed protecting his family at the rally on Saturday when shots rang out.

David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, were both hurt in the shooting. Medics transported them to the hospital in critical condition. Both have been upgraded to stable, our sister station WPXI reported on Sunday.

Dayton Congressman Mike Turner appeared on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday morning to discuss the shooting.

“We learned two things immediately,” he told CNN’s Jake Tapper. “One, just the strength of his commitment to his cause and his desire to serve America. And the second is that along with Donald Trump, our democracy dodged a bullet (Saturday).”

Turner also said that the country’s focus needs to be national unity and that we can’t “this violence win and divide us.

As the investigation continues, he says we will learn many things about the shooter.

“What were his affiliations? What activities? What other individuals did he have contact with? Was there anyone else involved? How did he get on the roof?”

Turner also said we needed to investigate Saturday’s security failure.

“How is it that some could get on a roof with a superior position with a weapon and attempt to assassinate former President Trump?” he asked. “It’s just unthinkable, unfathomable. We need to know. Is this a protocol failure?”

Turner also told Tapper that he agrees with FBI Director Christopher Wray that the nation is at the highest-level threat since 9/11.

“It’s not just this one individual assassin’s attempt,” he said. “Those who have crossed the southern border who have terrorist ties remain a threat to the United States during this election cycle.”

Saturday’s attempted assassination happened two days before the Republican National Convention.

It begins on Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

We will update this story.

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shortly after, shots rang out and Trump slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Supporters of Republican presidential candidate, former U.S President Donald Trump wait for the start of a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shortly after Trump began to speak, shots rang out and the former president slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said that the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump is swarmed by Secret Service after gunshots rang out at a rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped before being whisked away with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump is whisked away by Secret Service after shots rang out at a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped and injuries were visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Attendees duck from gunfire at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Attendees scatter after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Campaign signs and empty water bottles are seen on the ground of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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APTOPIX Election 2024 Trump Law enforcement officers gather at the campaign rally site for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was "fine" after a shooting at his rally in Butler (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci/AP)

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Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after loud noises rang through the crowd

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci/AP)

Election 2024 Trump Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surround by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

APTOPIX Election 2024 Trump Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci/AP)

Shots fired at Trump Rally, Donald Trump rushed off stage Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)

Election 2024 Trump Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci/AP)

EEUU-ELECCIÓN-TRUMP Civiles se cubren al tiempo que agentes del Servicio Secreto de Estados Unidos rodean al expresidente Donald Trump durante un acto de campaña, el sábado 13 de julio de 2024, en Butler, Pensilvania. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci/AP)

APTOPIX Election 2024 Trump Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Donald Trump whisked off stage in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd

Election 2024 Trump People take cover as U.S. Secret Service agents surround Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on stage at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci/AP)

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