BUTLER, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump is "fine" after a shooting at his Pennsylvania rally, said Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump.
A rally attendee was killed, and the suspected shooter is also dead, Butler County (Penn.) District Attorney Richard Goldinger said.
Officials told ABC News that the shooting is being investigated as a potential assassination attempt.
The presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.
He quickly ducked behind the riser as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams rang out from the crowd. The bangs continued as agents tended to him on stage and quickly rushed him off.
Trump's motorcade left the venue, and his spokesperson said he went to a medical facility to be checked out.
"President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act," the spokesperson said.
Anthony Guglielmi, the spokesperson for the Secret Service, said on social media that the Secret Service has implemented protective measures, and the former president is safe. He also said it's now an active Secret Service investigation.
An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. 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.
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 13, 2024
Multiple local and statewide officials have issued statements after the apparent shooting.
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Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, a front runner as Trump's running mate in the 2024 election, posted on social media asking people to pray for Trump.
Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok.
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) July 13, 2024
President Joe Biden gave a briefing after the shooting saying there was no place in the U.S. for violence like this.
"It's sick, it's sick," Biden said, saying Americans must condemn violence like this.
Biden said he planned on speaking to Trump after he's finished with doctors.
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