A shooting occurred at a Donald Trump rally on Saturday, leaving the former president thrown off stage with blood around his ear. Here’s what we know so far about the situation.
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Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when loud noises were heard in the crowd around 6:13 p.m.
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Trump appears to have been struck in his right ear by something while speaking. Video footage shows him quickly grabbing his ear and then diving to the ground as security guards and others rush to his aid.
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One spectator was killed and at least two were injured.
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Trump stood up with blood on the side of his face and appeared to say “fight, fight” as he held his fist in the air.
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Trump was then quickly escorted off the stage and into his vehicle.
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The rally site is now an active crime scene, with the FBI taking over the investigation.
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Trump's team and the Secret Service confirmed he was “fine” and was being evaluated at a local medical facility.
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Trump later posted a statement on Truth Social, saying he was struck by a “bullet that pierced the upper portion of my right ear.” There have also been reports that the former president was struck by shards of glass.
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The Butler County district attorney confirmed that the suspected shooter and a rally attendee were dead. One person at the rally was in serious condition. The Secret Service later said two people were seriously injured.
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The shooting is being investigated as an attempted murder.
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The Secret Service released more details about the shooter's location and confirmed that the shooter was killed by the Secret Service. ABC News reported that law enforcement officers placed the suspect on a roof and used an AR-style rifle.
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President Joe Biden said in a speech shortly after the shooting that “everyone must condemn political violence.” The White House later said the president and Trump had spoken. Biden is traveling back to the White House.
