Former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, where he was shot at and wounded on Saturday, July 13, in Butler, Pa. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Former President Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday evening in what law enforcement officials are calling an assassination attempt. Secret Service agents rushed to the stage after popping sounds were heard coming from the direction of the crowd.
Trump dropped below the podium before he was rushed off the stage and to his motorcade. Blood could be seen dripping from around his ear. The alleged gunman is dead, and a rally attendee was also killed.
The former president's spokesman issued a statement following the event saying that Trump is "fine."
Trump took to Truth Social to thank the Secret Service and law enforcement "for their rapid response."
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"I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear," the former president wrote. "I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin."
Authorities identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20. A motive has yet to be established.
Photographers at the event captured dramatic photos from the scene that show the sudden turn of events.
Trump is helped off the stage by Secret Service agents after being wounded by gunfire. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
A law enforcement officer at Trump's rally in Butler, Pa. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Trump is helped off the stage. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Secret Service agents rush to the stage in Butler, Pa. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Trump is covered by Secret Service agents onstage after gunfire at his campaign rally. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Trump, with apparent blood on his face and attempting to wave to supporters, is surrounded by Secret Service agents as he leaves the stage with their help. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Trump is covered by Secret Service agents after gunfire at this campaign rally. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Trump, attempting to hoist his fist, is helped off the stage by U.S. Secret Service. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Trump, with apparent blood on the right side of his face, is assisted by the Secret Service after gunfire. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)
Trump is rushed off the stage. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Secret Service agents surround Trump. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Trump is helped off the stage by Secret Service. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Trump is helped off the stage. (Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo)
Trump is rushed off the stage. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Trump is carried off the stage by Secret Service agents. (Evan Vucci/AP)
Trump is ushered off the stage and into a vehicle. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Two people hug after Trump, who was wounded, was helped off the stage in Butler, Pa. (Gene J. Puskar/AP )
Trump raises his fist as he is assisted to a waiting vehicle by the Secret Service after gunfire rang out. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)
