Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

Former President Trump was rushed off stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after gunshots rang out on Saturday, leaving at least one person killed, two attendees hurt, and the alleged shooter dead.

Former President Trump was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where gunshots rang out on Saturday, leaving at least one person killed, two attendees hurt, and the alleged shooter dead.

Gunfire broke out shortly after Trump began speaking at the rally at Butler Farm Show grounds.

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

The U.S. Secret Services said in a press release, that the suspected shooter fired from an "elevated position" and killed at least one person and "critically injured" 2 others.

An elite FBI Fly Team is en route to Butler to conduct an "assassination investigation," a Secret Service source told Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson.

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

Trump had just begun to fire up the crowd when as many as five shots were heard, and he went down, surrounded by Secret Service agents.

As they led him away, with what appeared to be blood on his cheek and his right ear, he raised his arms defiantly.

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

Trump was heard telling his security team, "let me get my shoes," as they brought him to his feet and hustled him off-stage.

Donald Trump Jr. confirmed to Fox News Digital that his father is in "great spirits" as he remains under observation at an area hospital, saying that the presumptive Republican nominee is "never stop fighting to save America.""

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

In a Truth Social post, Trump said that he was shot with a bullet that "pierced the upper part of my right ear.""

"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," he said. "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."

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

In a statement, the Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said that they have "implemented protective measures.""

"An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania," Guglielmi said. "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."

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

In a statement, Trump's communication director, Steven Cheung, said that the former president "is fine.""

"President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act," Cheung said. "He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility."

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

In a statement, President Biden said that he has been briefed on the incident and is "praying for him and his family.""

"I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information," Biden said.

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally

Biden added that there was "no place for this kind of violence in America." 

"Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety," he said. "There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."

Trump Shot and Rushed Off Stage at Campaign Rally