5:07 PM PT — The Associated Press reports the shooting is officially being investigated as an assassination attempt on former President Trump. The would-be assassin has not yet been identified, but is confirmed to be dead.
4:21 PM PT — A source who has spoken with a member of the Secret Service tells TMZ that Trump was not hit by a bullet. Instead, a bullet struck his teleprompter, causing glass to hit him near the ear.
Additionally, we are informed that two individuals at the rally were hit by gunfire and are currently hospitalized. Their conditions remain unknown. Sources indicate the shooter was taken down by the Secret Service. The Associated Press confirms the shooter is dead and one attendee was killed.
4:38 PM PT — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose father was assassinated in Los Angeles while running for president in 1968, released the following statement on X: “Now is the time for every American who loves our country to step back from the division, renounce all violence, and unite in prayer for President Trump and his family.”
4:19 PM PT — Footage circulating online shows law enforcement dragging an individual out of the venue. It is unclear if this is the shooter.
4:16 PM PT — David McCormick, a candidate for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania, said during a Fox News interview that another person in the crowd was hit and received first aid.
4:13 PM PT — A spokesperson for the Secret Service has tweeted about the incident, reiterating that Trump is safe and confirming that they are investigating the incident. Further information will be released when available.
4:10 PM PT — Elon Musk has tweeted his endorsement for Donald Trump following the shooting, stating that Trump is the toughest president since Teddy Roosevelt.
4:00 PM PT — While some outlets report that the shots came from inside the venue, others claim the weapon was actually fired from a longer range outside the event. The exact source of the shots remains unclear.
3:58 PM PT — The White House has released a statement confirming that the former president is safe.
3:50 PM PT — Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director, tells TMZ, “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.”
Former President Donald Trump was injured at a rally in Pennsylvania after shots were fired. The incident occurred while Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, PA. Shots rang out, causing confusion and panic among the crowd.
Footage shows Trump reacting as the sound of three shots is heard. He places his hand on his ear and drops to the ground. Secret Service agents quickly shield him with their bodies.
A flurry of bullets followed, apparently from law enforcement returning fire, though the exact source remains unclear.
Trump remained on the ground for about a minute before being helped to his feet by his security detail, who attempted to escort him away from the podium. Defiantly, Trump raised his fist to the crowd.
Images show blood near Trump’s ear, apparently from glass that struck him when a bullet hit his teleprompter. Despite the blood visible on his head, Trump appeared unfazed and continued to acknowledge the crowd with his raised fist.
Secret Service agents eventually escorted Trump off the stage and to his motorcade. He was taken to a local medical facility. Law enforcement took control of the stage after Trump was rushed away, remaining vigilant for any additional threats.
The extent of Trump’s injuries is currently unknown.
