 But the shooter quickly turned and aimed his gun at the officer, forcing him to retreat and fall down. The Republican National Convention is kicking off today in Milwaukee. Donald Trump arrived there last night. This is ABC News. WBAL news time is 8.31. Maryland leaders are speaking out against the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. From the Statehouse this morning, WBAL's Scott Wyckoff joins us with the local reaction. Good morning, Scott.