Donald Trump Shot During Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania; Suspected Shooter Dead
Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump was assisted by security personnel after gunfire erupted during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Trump was hit in the ear, causing blood to streak across his face. Security agents quickly surrounded him before he reemerged, pumped his fist, and mouthed "Fight! Fight! Fight!" The shooter was killed, one rally attendee died, and two spectators were injured, according to the Secret Service. The incident is being investigated as an assassination attempt. Law enforcement has tentatively identified a suspect but has not released further details or a motive. Trump, 78, had just begun his speech when the shots were fired. He grabbed his right ear and then dropped to his knees behind the podium before being covered by Secret Service agents. He emerged a minute later without his red "Make America Great Again" hat and could be heard saying "wait, wait...