'I Jumped Over The Barrier...': Witness At Trump PA Rally Describes How He Helped Shooting Victim

Rico Elmore, an eyewitness at the Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign rally of former President Trump, describes helping a shooting victim after shots were fired.
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[@steveb486]

This guy continues to serve even after leaving the Military.. God bless this man

[@anitafoxworth6564]

The training never leaves us

[@amurray2222]

we all do

[@GotosleepZzzZ]

@@steveb486 trump wouldn’t know anything about serving #draftdodger

[@Trollemharder]

@@GotosleepZzzZ Ah yes the elusive cowardlytroll, relies on the safety of anonymity on the interwebs to talk absolute trash that you would never say in person.

[@jamesb1969b]

​@@GotosleepZzzZthird or fourth grade?

[@flycrew]

Leave... the guy... alone. He just went through a lot.

[@almondjoy123]

Yeah, it's pretty clear he doesn't want to talk about it. They need to let him be.

[@flycrew]

@almondjoy123 Yeah. And I get it, first hand perspectives, while they are fresh, are important, but another guy already said there was brain matter. Enough said.

[@anodyne57]

She did.

[@90hjorth]

That’s news….

[@matthewb3640]

​@@flycrew by the sound, I'm guessing first shot. But I'm sure the last 4 were ss, fbi, or local police

[@pamelakremer7344]

I saw this man in the stands with blood on his shirt. Everyone there who was injured physically or emotionally, I pray for you.

[@anodyne57]

Difficult just watching and imagining how it must have been for everyone there.

[@helenpauls1496]

@@anodyne57Imagine how the kids in school feel.

[@nonplayercharacter6478]

@@helenpauls1496 This isn't a gun issue, don't make it one. It was an assassination attempt.

[@curtistaylor6433]

@anodyne57 I was there, it wasn't good. Thank you all for the prayers.

[@sumax-nz1je]

​@@curtistaylor6433 do you think it was staged for trump to be killed ?

[@SaltySouthTexan]

Thank you Rico Elmore. You are traumatized, I hear it in your voice. Please don’t blame yourself, you did a good thing trying to help. Thank you sir

[@drknlovly67]

I appreciate that she asked him if he's okay.

[@jstsayit9434]

After asking where Trump was over and over

[@davidscott3478]

A real American HERO thank you my Friend and God bless you for your service to this country

[@susanleblevec6613]

Yes! Thank you!

[@user-wy7mt8bp6c]

Such a decent good caring person helping someone in need. God bless this young man.

[@mattybanks1624]

Helping a stranger in need without any thoughts for his own safety ❤

[@calvinhobbes6118]

Unlike the disgusting vultures from fake news

[@KN1GHT501]

Man jumped into action despite the chaos around him, well done!

[@my1968gto]

Thank you, sir, for trying to help people.

[@jddonaldson931]

0321 former Marine here '95-99. It's instinct brother! Thanks for your service and being an American!

[@rebelvette1]

Thank you for your service to this great country Rico.

[@NFStamper]

Maybe we shouldn’t label our political opponents as existential threats to our nation.

[@traceythomas6761]

Would that I could upvote this 50 times.

[@NaturalAspiratedV]

Zoooorooos And Gangs

[@bordereau1]

​@@cristiangaban960catch up. Biden and his commercials label Trump as a threat to our democracy......priceless coming from the party of hypocrisy

[@MsVision2020]

...but he is an existential threat. Read a summary of Project 2025, and not just one crafted by the Right. The current political climate is of DT's doing. I don't want him or any of his supporters hurt, but open your eyes.

[@terrancekayton007]

@@helenpauls1496yup 🙄

[@blackhorse2947]

Thank you young man………….This is what veterans do…………Bravo

[@chrisferretti7020]

@@selketskiss56 Well, that's all the left has are lies.

[@josephjones3525]

@@selketskiss56 Amy Google search or KZbin search will Prove He Did John Kelly is On the record saying Trump said it Multiple sources confirm what Kelly said. Unlike You, and Trump... Kelly IS a Vet. Unlike You, Trump Hired Kelly Those that know Trump mostly dont like him...easily 40+ people who worked for him, are NOT endorsing him..including the VP. First time in American History. He definitely said it, and about multiple Vets. More than once

[@josephjones3525]

@@selketskiss56 your smarter when your silent.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Veterans support fascists?

[@davidaames6917]

Hero mode activated when he saw people hurt

[@kingkuts]

Thank You Rico Elmore 🫡🇺🇸

[@RMorton1]

I applaud him. He immediately jumped into action and tried to help. Active Military or not. Glad he’s alright. Same with the President. Trump 2024

[@QROCCO]

former

[@sleeping_sheep_slayer_9000]

@@QROCCO future

[@tlw6932]

@@QROCCO former military

[@slight1699]

Thank you for your quick response.

[@user-eh9yp4ot7e]

Живу в России у нас все замечательно смотрим на ваши новости на все что происходит у вас в Америке вас жаль . Честное слово у вас столько проблем но ваше правительство занято проблемами других государств верней устраивает проблемы другим . Вам не кажется что у вас скоро гражданская война начнется ? А парень молодец

[@KrissyMeow]

I hope Rico is doing okay today. Thank you for your service. Take care of yourself and reach out to loved ones to talk.

[@jan_darysh]

He is mental shock…

[@flatcreek4665]

Thank you Rico for your bravery. You will be included in my Prayers.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Thank you Solider for your service as it never ends! 🙏🙏

[@pixiestyx1766]

See that...that's American media at its finest. Not once did they ask him if he,needed help. No, they sensationalize the violence by asking obviously stupid questions. The man looks like he's in shock and they are hounding him. I hate our media!

[@cristiangaban960]

Did you miss the part where she asks ''are you ok?'' How hard is to to be honest , the media is doing what they are paid to do like everyone else.

[@anodyne57]

That sounded like a young woman just trying to find people willing to talk. He can say no, and he did and she let him be.

[@wrathoftheflyingspaghettim850]

It's like a 30 second video so I gotta assume you are just willfully ignoring the part where she asked if he's okay

[@josephjones3525]

Amazing...You Jo's Always find a way to criticize the Media.... Right out of the Gestapo- Communist playbook. Least our media still Shoes, tells you what happened

[@cristiangaban960]

@@rainbowdrive1961 Right, cause in other jobs everyone is so empathic and nice all the time

[@KurtJarrell]

Thanks for your service sir.

[@oversfam]

Thank you young man!

[@cavediver8385]

Mr. Elmore, thank you for your service. You continued to serve your fellow Americans during this incident. I saw it on video.

[@girlinvt]

Thank you for trying to help those who were hurt, its the true American way.

[@davidking6554]

Thanks for trying to help him young patriot. May God bless you.

[@claypoole702]

This man represent the fabric of America. Why we work so hard to Make America Great Again.

[@karinaalmka6760]

When was the last time America WAS great? Does anybody really know?

[@KarmaOfBelle]

Trump had his chance and failed. Biden repaired his damage.

[@OurPastMemories]

@@karinaalmka6760when Trump was in office, during his time in office no military service members were killed, he kept us out of war, he kept illegals out who wanted to do harm in this country, hes fighting for the newborn who don’t have a say in wanting to live or not, cost of living wasn’t as bad as it is now, he’s committed to protecting our 2nd amendment right to defend ourselves. What more can I say, Trump was a great president compared to the rat we have now

[@claypoole702]

@@karinaalmka6760 Did you just volunteer yourself to emigrate somewhere else then? Sounds like you are obviously down.

[@rickypanini9200]

​@@karinaalmka6760 when jfk was president

[@rociomiranda5684]

Why do they keep interviewing these traumatized people?

[@-pressxtostart-]

Because they are reporters? They are trying to provide information to the world its their job, they have to have their finger on the pulse

[@Ariel-lol]

Fr, like we already know what happened, leave the poor people alone

[@wrathoftheflyingspaghettim850]

Why did my comment get auto deleted by KZbin? Not even the usual auto hidden, it's literally not there. Hopefully this one doesn't get it too but essentially all I said was I think it's great that this hero is getting public recognition for his actions.

[@mr.bob.garcia]

@@-pressxtostart-at the cost of the traumatized people?

[@spiritmiracle8032]

KZbin channel: Archaix

[@will_mcdermott]

I saw the video of him sitting after trying to save a man. It was a very strange feeling watching him.

[@CC.94]

I commend you sir for trying to help and ty for your service.

[@micahh9351]

Thank you rico elmore, and thank you for your service

[@user-ru6wl1dx8m]

God bless you sir

[@0h2ezy]

Love this guy

[@josegarza8202]

Thank you brother

[@TimothyClark-yr6qp]

Thank you for your service.

[@BeefSupreme-vk9sz]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SERVICE 🇺🇸🤘🤗🤘🇺🇸

[@Hadacattoo2]

Thank you Rico for doing what you could to help people. I could see you helping seniors out. You're one of the best of us. Thank you for your service

[@crucialcontroversy7565]

Trying to save his life💕

[@cindylouwho9464]

Thank you, kind man.

[@Paradys8]

GOD BLESS YOU!

[@jennilynmae]

Thank you for trying to save a life

[@sethmarchese397]

If i was lying about an event, i wouldnt feel like talking either.

[@epifunny1]

God Bless, Mr. Elmore. Your continued service is much admired.

[@Freethinkers219]

Thank you so much for your service sorry for the loss everybody stick together 🇺🇸🙏♥️

[@DorettaDavis-uf5cf]

Bless this man heart❤❤❤❤

[@undertamssubjective]

THANK U

[@indarican1575]

Once a Marine always a Marine. Prayers and love to all involved. LoudLove

[@wownewstome6123]

He is an *Air Force veteran and vice chairman of the Beaver County Republican Party, Rico Elmore. He is also currently in the Air National Guard.

[@wownewstome6123]

Sorry I had his title wrong earlier.

[@user-wq2iw5sf9t]

Did jump in , what a humble man ❤

[@margaretanderson2547]

I think officials should know who this man is. Maybe he saw something others didn’t.

[@melanieparker7455]

@@chady77077hmm. That’s not suspicious at all… 😒

[@TheToe-ii2kd]

you can blame all the media who continued to spout "what a dangerous threat trump is to our democracy" for this.

[@WyoWise]

I do blame them, Democrat politicians and Hollywood celebrities!!

[@TheToe-ii2kd]

@@WyoWise 100% Can't wait to find out who the Shooter was. once that comes out it's game over. Trump basically just won the election. of course, nobody should get complacent. everybody needs to still get out in november and vote.

[@georgelupi6684]

Amen

[@GMunoz-oj5zb]

You are right trump just praises everybody and never attacked or says anything bad about the left .

[@annbell8748]

Thank you sir. ❤️‍🩹

[@BeccaB529]

“Are you okay?” “I’m Rico Elmore.” For some reason this was so pure and how I would expect the brain to work after something so horrific. Another video shows him trying to help the now-deceased and the weight if the world in his eyes after. 😔

[@Lia2222]

I saw the uncut video of him helping. He's definitely an angel for trying. I saw the look on his face after they carried Corey out and he looked emotional, sad. Kudos to Rico.

[@Chad-bp3hm]

I don't know how the mainstream media anchors and employees sleep at night

[@TN_HondaDad]

Did she actually ask, "Was this Trump?" 😬

[@javiervasquez29]

Guy was like WTF?

[@nala9750]

Poor man, bless him! 💜

[@davidnierzwick2775]

Thank you.🇺🇸🙏

[@aloveoutreach]

Praying for all involved. My heart is broken by todays events.

[@Fredsbank78]

God bless you, young man!!!!

[@anniesmith2711]

Thank you for running toward danger to help someone & not away!

[@cellosong]

Thank you for trying to help the victim. Take care.

[@destinyhappens5309]

Many things about this incident don't sound right.🤔

[@762N8O]

Thanks for your service sir

[@gstole1]

God Bless that man. You can see he just went through some shit

[@lrivera31]

I blame media for this mess

[@cj9667]

Thank you Rico for helping throughout the entire situation! It didn’t go unnoticed..take good care! 💕

[@Just-Nikki]

You are a good man Rico Elmore. I will pray for you, you are rightfully in shock.

[@Eddee8177]

TRUMP has given sincere condolences to the victims families. 🙏🇺🇸

[@bb3ll07]

This was definitely not staged 😢 I can’t believe people on Facebook are saying this is staged 😢

[@melanieparker7455]

Staged was actually my very first thought when I saw it.

[@bb3ll07]

@@melanieparker7455 if you listen to witnesses…. Many people noticed the shooter on top of a roof so they informed cops before it happened and snipers were informed right as soon as the shooter took the shot… that’s why they responded so fast That’s what made Trump throw up his fist… I had to wait until all the information came out before assuming it was “staged”

[@MaroshkosMudfossilMysteries]

Highly suspicious, Extremely suspicious

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

How can be MAGA and say that? Everything to them fake e news, staged, Crisis actors, the " Deep State" Pizzagate, Q sent me. You Can't keep believing in BS with No proof, Ever? Then act like this? What are you talking about? It's what you folks do... about Everything

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

​@@melanieparker7455 ?? Thinking it was staged? Proves you don't have any thoughts

[@phyllisnorenberg7290]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@analupita-f2l]

Thank you Rico.

[@Grateful4Grace777]

Every single public persona, be they politicians, entertainers, media, who called for this should be charged with inciting violence on a former president! It’s unacceptable no matter what party or how you feel about them! Unacceptable

[@joyceeversole4031]

Bless his heart. Hearing the anguish in his voice and blood on his shirt. Heartbreaking times.

[@matthewb3640]

Thank you Sir !

[@Jack-mi2rk]

Who else doesn’t trust our government ?

[@timinclt7895]

Thank you for helping….

[@lynncapella3837]

Rico delivered an excellent speech at the rally and my friends and I encountered him the in crowd. Super nice guy, a military vet, and a patriot. Sending him prayers for what he experienced.

[@user-hi3gc7jw5j]

Thank you.

[@marchmadness23]

Fake

[@jamesmyers2087]

Dude, I watched you the day of. Broke my heart.

[@lvn4jc625]

Thank you for your service! Praying for you.

[@jerryweiser1145]

Thanks buddy😢

[@charlesreynolds5586]

He tried to help. God bless him

[@belowfray5251]

Thank you, Sir.

[@susanbernhardt2498]

Thank you❤️

[@bigbrytunney8753]

This dude is Top G. I wonder if he was the one helping carry that woman down the steps in the seating area behind the stage. Looks like him

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

God bless you beautiful Sir. Thank you for your service!! 🙏 Heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹 ❤️‍🔥 💔 Prayers for the life lost and their loved ones

[@richard_the_lion_farted]

Most will run away from bullets. Not this guy, he ran towards where he was needed. I'm so sorry that it didn't work out. That is a terrible feeling to have someone go on you when you are plugging holes and you can't do a thing to help.

[@dthomas7929]

Thank you Rico for trying to help. Thank you for your service. The people calling this fake are terrible. Of course he is in shock, he just witnessed an assassination attempt, several people being shot and wounded. A person dead with their brains pouring out. And people asking on here, why is this guy acting strange in the video. Why doesn't he go home and change his shirt. I think that was far from what was on his mind. Some commenters on here are so shallow. I hope Rico is doing okay today and in the upcoming days, etc.

[@mrdeese5828]

Thank you for your service and God Bless You.

[@dotkimmins9254]

Is it just me or did you notice all of those hand signals

[@danimotherofchickens479]

This is literal delusional

[@USBORNCITIZENWETHEPEOPLE]

RALLY GUEST RIP.

[@jamesb1969b]

A real American right there! I feel for you brother. Go get the help you're going to need.

[@Kkirb19]

Military reaction.... thank you for your past and present service🙌🏻

[@Jeanne90275]

❤Kudos❤

[@nadogrl]

I saw him trying to help the man who got shot, and also others, and this is just heartbreaking.💔

[@curtistaylor6433]

God bless you, Rico

[@iwcrn]

How traumatizing…felt really sorry for him walking off alone after such an experience.

[@MacTwain]

His body language shows he doesn't want to talk. He wants to leave.