Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage after possible shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, today.
The Secret Service says Trump is now safe, and his campaign says he is being checked at a local hospital.
Reporters heard numerous shots and Secret Service rushed the stage. Video captured by CBS News shows Trump touching his ear and then crouching to the ground. Some blood could be seen on his face.https://1af1d328b18b3bd63d2901556864e10b.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html?n=0
Trump was taken away in a motorcade. He held up a fist as he got into the SUV.
“Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe,” Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement. “This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
The Trump campaign said in a statement, “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
There is no longer a threat, two law enforcement sources told CBS News. The suspect is believed to be either dead or in custody, but details are unclear. Secret Service agents did engage the suspect, the sources said.
A White House spokesperson said that President Biden “has received an initial briefing on the incident.”
Rep. Mike Kelley of Pennsylvania, who was standing backstage watching Trump speak, told CBS News, “I believe a lady who was next to me was hit, other people were hit.”
CBS Pittsburgh reports a medivac helicopter landed at Allegheny Allegheny General Hospital and an individual was quickly brought into the hospital. The person’s identity and condition are not known. A small number of police were seen outside the hospital.
Donald Trump Jr. tweeted a photo of the incident and wrote, “He’ll never stop fighting to Save America.”
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, considered a possible choice for Trump’s running mate, posted on social media, “Please join Kathryn and me in praying for President Trump, his family and everyone attending the rally today.”
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, another potential VP candidate, tweeted, “Praying for President Trump and all those attending the rally in Pennsylvania today.”
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, also on the VP shortlist, wrote, “Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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