A shooting occurred at a Donald Trump rally on Saturday, after which the former president was escorted off stage with blood around his ears. Here’s what we know so far about what happened.
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Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when a loud bang was heard coming from the crowd at about 6:13 p.m.
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Trump appears to be hit in the right ear during the speech, and video shows him quickly crouching to the ground clutching his ear as security guards rush to his aid.
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Trump stood up with blood streaming down the side of his face, pumping his fist and appearing to say, “Fight, fight.”
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Trump was then quickly escorted off the stage and back to his car.
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The gathering place is now a crime scene.
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Trump’s team and the Secret Service confirmed that he is “in good spirits” and is being tested at a local medical facility.
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The Butler County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the suspected shooter and one rally attendee were killed. Another rally attendee was in critical condition. The Secret Service later said two people were seriously injured.
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The shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination.
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The Secret Service shared details about the shooter’s location and confirmed that he was shot and killed by Secret Service personnel.
