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

[imstilla.grandma]

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13:
Shortly after former President Donald Trump took the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, at 6 p.m., several loud pops could be heard, and Trump was whisked off the stage.

Multiple reports suggested the noises were gunshots, and video from the incident appeared to show Trump reacting to something hitting his ear.
The event was to be his final campaign rally before he formally accepts the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination at next week’s Republican National Convention.

“The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi posted on social media.

Trump shot by some type of air pellet on stage. Escorted off stage by Secret Service detail while bleeding from side of his face. Awaiting more details. pic.twitter.com/12gvZxLPo1
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) July 13, 2024

Trump taken off stage at Pennsylvania rally after possible gunshots heard • New Jersey Monitor

Video from the incident appeared to show Trump reacting to something hitting his ear.

newjerseymonitor.com

 

[Kaley Smith]

How sad. It sounded like a BB gun to me which is why the injury doesn't look too serious as far as the physical damage.

 

[DS2021]

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13:
Shortly after former President Donald Trump took the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, at 6 p.m., several loud pops could be heard, and Trump was whisked off the stage.

Multiple reports suggested the noises were gunshots, and video from the incident appeared to show Trump reacting to something hitting his ear.
The event was to be his final campaign rally before he formally accepts the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination at next week’s Republican National Convention.

“The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi posted on social media.

Yeah, he grabs at his ear and looks down at his hand like something is on it. Im willing to bet he was grazed by a bullet

 

[Rosiebones]

If there were many shots fired, how come there weren't any casualties except him? The stage was packed behind him. It sounds like it should have been a mass shooting situation. MOO MOO MOO MOO

 

[MassGuy]

A former Trump campaign advisor says on CNN that someone he spoke to said it sounded like a small caliber weapon, and that at least two other people had been hit, including someone shot in the head.

It sounded like a 22 to me, which would be the easiest type of weapon to sneak in.

It’s tough to tell based on the location on the microphones though, so who knows.

 

[citizen_sleuth]

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

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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.”

The Secret Service said in a statement that “the former President is safe.”

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812257589914374630

 

[Inthedetails]

Agenda Free TV on youtube has live coverage of the event.

 

[JennieM]

His agents had created a shield around him with their own bodies and had him covered completely as they were moving him off the stage. I am surprised he broke the shield of his agents to show his face.

 

[Inthedetails]

A former Trump campaign advisor says on CNN that someone he spoke to said it sounded like a small caliber weapon, and that at least two other people had been hit, including someone shot in the head.

It sounded like a 22 to me, which would be the easiest type of weapon to sneak in.

It’s tough to tell based on the location on the microphones though, so who knows.

I am wondering how someone was allowed near the presidential candidate with a gun??? I expect security to be tight at these events.

jmo

 

[MassGuy]

The dead person may in fact be the shooter, so there may be no innocent fatalities.

 

[fred&edna]

I was just about to ask if anyone else was injured.

I wonder if the shooter was caught and if so, how quickly?

 

[MassGuy]

Scratch that.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812261202669482294

 

[Inthedetails]

His agents had created a shield around him with their own bodies and had him covered completely as they were moving him off the stage. I am surprised he broke the shield of his agents to show his face.

Yes, that looked dangerous. His head was clearly visible. I didn't like the way he was removed from the stage.

jmo

 

[BenjaminJAndersonAlly]

The dead person may in fact be the shooter, so there may be no innocent fatalities.

Good point.
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Here are some additional MSM reports:

Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Possible gunfire breaks out at Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Former President Trump was speaking when apparent gunfire erupted during a pivotal rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

www.foxnews.com

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/13/politics/trump-injured-pennsylvania-rally/index.html

 

[MassGuy]

Yes, that looked dangerous. His head was clearly visible. I didn't like the way he was removed from the stage.

jmo

By that point they had gotten word that the shooter was down. If you catch the whole thing, you’ll hear the agents communicating with one another courtesy of the podium microphone.

 

[Elley Mae]

Shots fired at Donald Trump's rally

The former president was rushed off stage with blood on his face.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Vaderman]

How in the world was anyone allowed to get close enough with a weapon?

 

[Inthedetails]

By that point they had gotten word that the shooter was down. If you catch the whole thing, you’ll hear the agents communicating with one another courtesy of the podium microphone.

But if they didn't know about the shooter, how could be sure there wasn't another? But, he did make it off safely so it's a moot point anyway. Just looked like they allowed him to be in a vulnerable position during a chaotic situation.

jmo

 

[Gemmie]

Yes, that looked dangerous. His head was clearly visible. I didn't like the way he was removed from the stage.

jmo

Especially since they were apparently aiming for his head originally.