Shots fired at Trump rally; former president whisked away bleeding
The former president was surrounded by security guards and quickly escorted from the scene, bleeding from his right ear. The Secret Service stated that "Trump is in a safe location, and an investigation has been initiated."
Gunshots were heard at Donald Trump's campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The former president was surrounded by security guards and waved his fist to the frightened crowd around him.
Video: The assassination attempt of Donald Trump
Trump was injured in the incident but remained standing. In a video, the former president is seen bleeding from his right ear. Shortly afterward, his security team escorted him away from the area, fearing an assassination attempt on his life.
Trump can be seen under Secret Service agents covering him (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
After the former president was escorted away from the scene, the Secret Service announced that Trump is in a safe location and an investigation into the shooting has been initiated.
Trump is covered by Secret Service agents after loud bangs were heard at the rally (Evan Vucci/AP)
"This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available," the Secret Service said in a post on X.
Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13 (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
A statement from the former president's campaign confirmed that he is in stable condition and undergoing medical evaluations.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said, "I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former president Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country".
