Former President Donald Trump was wounded on a Pennsylvania campaign stage by a sniper’s bullet Saturday night in an apparent assassination attempt that nearly claimed his life, law enforcement sources told The Post.
The shooter was killed by a Secret Service assault team, and one other person — believed to be a civilian — was also killed, sources said.
The Secret Service said that Trump is safe, and a campaign spokesperson said he is fine, and being checked out at a local medical facility.
Following the attack on Trump at a rally in Butler — about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh — nine shots rang out and Trump ducked for cover before being surrounded by Secret Service agents, video from the event shows.
Before being rushed off stage, Trump told agents to wait and — with blood staining the side of his face and mouth — gave a defiant fist pump to the crowd.
The gunshots rang out just about five minutes into his speech shortly after 6 p.m.
After the initial shot rang out, apparently grazing Trump, the rest of the shots that could be heard were gunfire from law enforcement, sources said.
A streak of blood could be seen on the right side of his face.
Soldiers in military gear were seen rushing into the rally.
Nine shots could be heard in video of the incident, including three before Trump ducked.
Law enforcement sources said that he appeared to be grazed by a ricochet.
The gunman, a white male, was neutralized, according to law enforcement sources
Members of the crowd could be heard screaming in panic as several pops could be heard.
Thousands had attended the campaign rally in Butler, where Trump was rumored to make an announcement about his Vice Presidential pick ahead of the Republican National Convention next week.
“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,” said Trump spokesman Steven Cheung.
While no official statement has been released about who fired the shots or what happened to them, sources said that the threat was neutralized.
“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,” the Secret Service said in a statement.
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