US - Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania as former president is seen with blood across his face, 13 July 2024

[JennieM]

Donald Trump ducked at a rally as shots appeared to be fired at the former president.

Trump pumped a fist at the crowd and did not seem to severely injured as he walked on his own off the stage, surrounded by secret service.

The shooting unfolded as Trump addressed supporters at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump ducked at a rally as shots appeared to be fired at the former president.

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[UK Girl]

It looked like his ear was bleeding

 

[JennieM]

Trump rushed off stage at Pennsylvania rally

Trump rushed off stage at Pennsylvania rally

Trump rushed off stage at Pennsylvania rally

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[imstilla.grandma]

Video appeared to show blood on his ear as he was taken away. The former president appeared to be clutching the side of his head as he fell to the ground.

Republican senator for Ohio, J.D Vance, said in a post on the X social media platform: "Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok."

Gunshots reportedly fired at Donald Trump rally - as former president rushed off stage

Donald Trump was giving a speech in Pennsylvania when he appeared to fall to the ground - at which point he was surrounded by armed security staff.

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Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump ducked at a rally as shots appeared to be fired at the former president.

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[JennieM]

Trump was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.

He quickly ducked behind the riser as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams rang out from the crowd. The bangs continued as agents tended to him on stage.

Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.

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[imstilla.grandma]

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812254857044033827

 

[SleuthyLou]

The Scanner has over a thousand listeners, but nothing is being transmitted. I’m sure Secret Service has it blocked.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Secret Service rushes Trump off stage after popping noises heard at his Pennsylvania rally

The former president had just started the event.

www.nbcnews.com

"Trump began his speech at about 6 p.m. and was only shortly into his speech when a disturbance caused Secret Service to swarm the former president. He was then led off the stage quickly, pumping his fist," says Shots fired at rally for former President Trump in Pennsylvania

Trump Injured in Shooting at Campaign Rally: Live Updates

Shots rang out minutes after Trump began speaking. It is not clear if he or anyone else was injured.

nymag.com

Gunshots reportedly fired at Donald Trump rally - as former president rushed off stage

Donald Trump was giving a speech in Pennsylvania when he appeared to fall to the ground - at which point he was surrounded by armed security staff.

news.sky.com

 

[Gemmie]

It looked like his ear was bleeding

A view I got of a replay on TV it appeared to me that it was above his right ear, not his actual ear.

 

[JennieM]

There is a video here

Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump ducked at a rally as shots appeared to be fired at the former president.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

They could had easily killed him, there were so many shots. Awful.

 

[Artis]

A view I got of a replay on TV it appeared to me that it was above his right ear, not his actual ear.

Unbelievably close.

 

[citizen_sleuth]

Live Election Updates: Trump Rushed Off Stage at Rally After What Sounded Like Shots
Trump’s team is on lockdown as this plays out. Information has been scarce.

There is blood visible on the left hand bleachers. It appears that a rallygoer might have been hit by a ricocheting bullet

Members of the Secret Service are kicking out the press and declaring it a crime scene.

 

[UK Girl]

A view I got of a replay on TV it appeared to me that it was above his right ear, not his actual ear.

if his head wasnt side ways I think he would have had serious issues

 

[steeltowngirl]

My god. In my neck of the woods too. What’s wrong with people?

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812257055304249620

 

[JennieM]

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”

Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say.

apnews.com

 

[Dotta]

In my country in Europe it is Breaking News

"Incident at a Trump rally.

Visible blood on the former president's face."

Incydent na wiecu Trumpa. Widoczna krew na twarzy byłego prezydenta

Podczas wiecu Donalda Trumpa w Pensylwanii doszło do incydentu. Na dostępnych w sieci nagraniach słychać strzały i widać, jak były prezydent USA upada. Na scenę ruszyli agenci ochrony, w asyście których

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[GTB72]

Unbelievably close.

I'm not familiar with the sound of guns. Would that be an assault rifle?