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Local officials and law enforcement will testify on Thursday before the congressional task force investigating the two assassination attempts against former president and GOP nominee Donald Trump. 

This is the first hearing conducted by the task force and will focus on the Butler, PA assassination attempt where shooter Thomas Crooks fired on Trump’s rally, killing one and injuring three, including the former president who was struck in the ear. 

The hearing is set to begin at 9:30 AM. 

Witnesses include: Sergeant Edward Lenz of the Adams Township Police Department, the Commander of the Butler County Emergency Services Unit ;  Patrolman Drew Blasko of the Butler Police Department; Lieutenant John Herold of the Pennsylvania State Police; Allegheny County Medical Examiner Dr. Ariel Goldschmidt; and Former United States Secret Service Agent  Patrick Sullivan. 

The hearing follows an initial investigation by the task force which visited the rally site, collected documents, and conducted 23 transcribed interviews with witnesses.