Trump 'fine' after being rushed from rally stage as shots heard

The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at a rally after what sounded like shots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP. The former US president was seen on Saturday 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. #BREAKING : Donald Trump is rushed off stage at election rally in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots ring through the crowd pic.twitter.com/H36lF3bGzQ — TRT Afrika (@trtafrika) July 13, 2024 "We saw a lot of people go down, looking confused. I heard the shots, it sounded like between firecrackers and a small caliber handgun," said John Yeykal from Franklin, Pennsylvania, who was attending his first Trump rally. The former president was seen bloodied on his right ear as he was being whisked from the stage, according to social media footage. Suspect 'neutralised' Trump's spokesperson Steven Cheung said the former president “is fine.” "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," he said in a statement. The suspected shooter has been “neutralized,” according to CNN, citing multiple law enforcement sources. The Secret Service said it 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," it said. The White House said President Joe Biden received an initial briefing on the incident. Biden said he was ''grateful'' that Trump was ''fine'' following the shooting. Biden said '''everybody must condemn'' attack at Trump rally, and that hopes to speak to the former president, who is his main rival in November's elections. ➤ Click here to follow our WhatsApp channel for more stories.