A shooting occurred at a Donald Trump rally on Saturday, followed by the former president being carried off the stage with blood on his ear. Here’s what we know about the situation so far.
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Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when loud noises were heard in the crowd around 6:13 p.m.
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Trump appeared to have been struck by something in the right ear area as he spoke, and videos show him quickly grabbing his ear and then lowering himself to the ground as security officers and others jump to his aid.
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Trump stood up with blood on the side of his face and appeared to be saying “fight, fight” as he raised his fist.
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Trump was then quickly escorted from the stage to his vehicle.
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The meeting location is now an active crime scene.
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Trump’s team and the Secret Service confirmed he was “fine” and being examined at a local medical center.
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The Butler County District Attorney confirmed that the suspected shooter and a rally attendee were dead. Another person at the rally was in serious condition.
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The shooting is being investigated as an attempted murder.
