Friday, 15 November 2024

Photos Show Chaos After Shots Fired At Trump, Former President Defiantly Raising Fist


BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is shown covered by U.S. Secret Service agents after an incident during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.Credit: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

Photos captured the chaos that ensued after former President Donald Trump was shot during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

The sounds of shots rang out as Trump grabbed around his neck area and he quickly dropped to the ground as he was instantly swarmed by Secret Service agents. After he got up, he raised his fist and signaled to the crowd to “fight” as the Secret Service rushed him off stage.

Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said that Trump was “fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.” He added that Trump “thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act.”

In a post to Truth Social, Trump said he was shot in the ear.

Photos from the scene show the incident as it unfolded and the aftermath as Trump was led off the stage.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - JULY 13: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'TRUMP CAMPAIGN OFFICE / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) A screen grab captured from a video shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump appears to be injured after gunshots were reported as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was seen bloodied on his right ear as he was being evacuated from the stage, according to social media footage.

Credit: Photo by Trump Campaign Office / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images.

After shots rang out, Trump first looked around trying to figure out what was going on before grabbing his ear.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - JULY 13: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'TRUMP CAMPAIGN OFFICE / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) A screen grab captured from a video shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump appears to be injured after gunshots were reported as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was seen bloodied on his right ear as he was being evacuated from the stage, according to social media footage.

Photo by Trump Campaign Office / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images.

After the gunfire, Trump dove to the ground, and he was tackled by the Secret Service.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

One photo showed Trump at the bottom of the dogpile with a bloodied face.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is shown covered by U.S. Secret Service agents after an incident during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Credit: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

Law enforcement at the scene quickly mobilized.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Credit: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

Chaos erupted after Trump was shot.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: The crowd reacts after shots were fired at republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Credit: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

 

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Law enforcement react after shots were fire at republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Credit: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

 

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: A Secret Service member and members of the crowd are seen at republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

Soon after, Trump got up surrounded by Secret Service agents, and raised his fist in the air, urging his supporters to keep fighting.

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at today's rally after what sounded like shots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP.The former US president was seen with blood on his right ear as he was surrounded by security agents, who hustled him off the stage as he pumped his first to the crowd. Trump was bundled into an SUV and driven away. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP)

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Trump’s left ear was bloodied as he was evacuated from the area.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Credit: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

The former president was taken to a nearby medical facility for care, according to Trump’s campaign. The statement also said Trump was “fine” and thanked law enforcement and first responders “for their quick action during this heinous act.”

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed into a car at a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Credit: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

Rally attendees were left stunned and saddened by the violence.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Law enforcement officers tend to a man at republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that “a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.”

The statement added, “US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of investigation.”


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