BUTLER, PA – Former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, earlier today. The incident occurred during a campaign event at the Butler County Farm Showgrounds around 5:00 PM EDT.
Multiple gunshots were heard during the incident. The former President was struck in the ear, but quick;y got up, shaking his fist as he was escorted off the stage by the Secret Service.
Trump, who was addressing a large crowd of supporters, was rushed off the stage immediately following the gunfire. The severity of his injuries remains unclear, and there has been no official statement regarding his condition at this time.
The rally, a part of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, saw heightened security, but the exact circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation. Authorities are working to secure the area and gather more information about the shooter and their motives.
“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. 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,” the Secret Service said in a statement.
Police were later seen removing a man’s body from the crowd.
Updates on the situation are expected to be provided by law enforcement and Trump’s campaign team as they become available. The incident has sent shockwaves through the political community, with many expressing concerns over the safety and security at public political events.
