Former President Donald Trump was wounded after multiple gunshots rang out at a rally for the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Trump was in the middle of his speech when multiple loud shots were heard and Trump suddenly appeared to reach for his ear.
Secret Service agents immediately swept in to protect Trump, getting him down to the ground before leading him off the stage to safety. Just before he was led away, Trump momentarily stopped the agents so that he could pump his fist to the crowd, earning a roar of cheers from his supporters.
“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. More details will follow,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung reportedly said in a statement.
Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Penn., was at the rally and told Fox News that he heard 8-10 shots. He also said that it appeared multiple people were hit.
“Butler county district attorney Richard Goldinger tells me Trump was grazed by gunfire but is safe. An audience member was killed and the shooter is dead. Another person is in serious condition, the prosecutor said,” Washington Post Staff Writer Meryl Kornfield reported.
The Butler County district attorney told the Associated Press (AP) that the shooter and one attendee were killed.
A shooter is dead and a rally attendee was killed at a Donald Trump event in Pennsylvania,
