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Jul 15, 2024, 6:29 AM

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The nation has been left reeling since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

The shooting, which killed a rally attendee and critically wounded two others, has also prompted safety concerns for future public gatherings.

Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder joined News 12 to discuss security and safety in the aftermath of the shooting.

Political analyst Mike Dawidziak talks about Long Island's own President Teddy Roosevelt almost being assassinated in Milwaukee.

Former New York State Homeland Security czar Mike Balboni discusses the type of coordination required in these events between Secret Service and local police, and how it didn't happen here.

Rep. Tom Suozzi talks about the initial fear following the shooting and how former President Donald Trump’s survival could be a uniting moment in politics.

Suffolk GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia spoke about safety ahead of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.