Breaking News : Trump injured in shooting at Pennsylvania rally that left at least 1 dead
- A gunman and one audience member are dead after a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night, according to the local district attorney. Another spectator is in serious condition.
- Trump said on social media that he was shot and hit by a bullet in the “upper part of my right ear.” The Secret Service said the former president is now safe after being injured and rushed off the rally stage with blood on his face. A spokesperson said Trump is “fine” after the “heinous act.”
- The shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination, according to law enforcement officials.
- President Joe Biden denounced the violence in remarks Saturday night and said in a statement earlier that he’s “grateful” Trump is safe.
Donald Trump Jr. says he spoke to his father and that he’s “in great spirits”
Former President Donald Trump said he was shot and hit by a bullet in the “upper part of my right ear.”
Trump said in a Truth Social statement he “knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.”
Read Trump’s full statement below:
“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
Credit: CNN
