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Former President Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday after gunshots rang out.
The shootout appears to have occurred shortly after President Trump began speaking at a rally at the Butler Farm Show on Saturday evening.
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Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Moments after the former president began to incite the crowd, five gunshots were heard and he collapsed surrounded by Secret Service agents.
“And then the worst president in our country's history took office. And think about what's happened to our country. Maybe 20 million people died. [came in illegally]”And, you know, this chart is kind of old. This chart is from a few months ago. If you want to see what's really sad, look what just happened,” Trump said before gunshots rang out.
Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
As he was taken away, he had what appeared to be blood on his cheek and right ear and his arms raised in a defiant manner.
As security guards helped Trump to his feet and hurried him off the stage, he could be heard telling them, “Let me get my shoes.”
Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
After gunshots rang out, rally attendees were seen rushing outside.
A law enforcement source told Fox News' Jackie Heinrich that the shooter was killed and two other “injured” people were taken to the hospital.
Former Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is hurriedly escorted off the stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
“Protective measures have been taken,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement.
“The incident occurred on the evening of July 13th at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Guglielmi said. “The Secret Service has taken protective measures and the former president is safe. The Secret Service is currently investigating and more information will be released as it becomes available.”
Former Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is hurriedly escorted off the stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Trump's communications director, Steven Chan, said in a statement that the former president was “in good spirits.”
“President Trump thanks the police and emergency responders for their swift action in response to this heinous incident,” Chang said. “He is in good health and is being examined at a local medical facility.”