Former President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after shots were fired.
Trump appeared to be bleeding from the side of the head but was able to raise a fist to his supporters while being swallowed up by Secret Service and escorted off the stage.
“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement. “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.”
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) denounced the shooting and said in a statement that he had been briefed on the incident.
“Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable,” Shapiro said. “It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.”
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