Former President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents after a gunman opened fire at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The incident, occurring on the eve of the Republican National Convention, is being investigated as a possible assassination attempt, with live rounds reportedly fired from outside the security perimeter.
The Secret Service reported that a shooter “fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue,” and agents “neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased.” Law enforcement sources said the shooter, perched on a rooftop 200-300 yards from the venue, fired as many as eight rounds from an AR-style rifle.
One spectator was killed, and two others were critically injured. Trump was seen with apparent blood on his right ear as he was escorted off stage, mouthing “fight” and pumping his fist.
A spokesperson for Trump stated, “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump confirmed he “was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear,” adding, “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening”
