See in photos how a shooting at Donald Trump's rally unfolded

Alexa Juliana Ard, USA TODAY
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Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

One person and a shooter are dead after Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service with blood on his face and ear following gunshots at his rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.

The incident happened just two days before the Republican National Convention is set to begin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 15, 2024.

Photos show how the Pennsylvania rally transformed into a crime scene.

Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally before loud popping noises were heard and he was escorted off the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally before loud popping noises were heard and he was escorted off the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

"And then the worst president in the history of our country took over, and look what happened to our country," Trump said before the shooting. "If you want to really see something that's sad, take a look at what happened." Before Trump could finish his sentence, gunshots rang out. Trump grabbed his ear and was tackled to the ground by Secret Service.

Secret Service tend to Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump onstage at a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Secret Service tend to Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump onstage at a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Another view of Secret Service protecting former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before he was rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Another view of Secret Service protecting former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before he was rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Photos and video showed blood streaming from the former president's ear onto his face as he was escorted off the stage and law enforcement officers entered the crowd. Trump was reported safe. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger told reporters that the shooter was dead.

Blood is visible coming from Trump's ear as Secret Service whisks the candidate and former president from the scene.
Blood is visible coming from Trump's ear as Secret Service whisks the candidate and former president from the scene.
Law enforcement officers move during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, after loud popping noises that resulted in former president Donald Trump being escorted off the stage.
Law enforcement officers move during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, after loud popping noises that resulted in former president Donald Trump being escorted off the stage.
A Secret Service officer carries the red Make America Great Again baseball cap Trump had been wearing during the rally as the team moves him down the stairs from the stage to safety.
A Secret Service officer carries the red Make America Great Again baseball cap Trump had been wearing during the rally as the team moves him down the stairs from the stage to safety.
A member of the media watches the news on their phone after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after what sounded like shots rang out ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at a rally on July 13 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 raised his fist to the crowd.
People inside the Fiserv Forum, watch the news on their phone after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after what sounded like shots rang out, on July 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at a rally on Saturday after what sounded like shots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP. The former president was seen with blood on his right ear as he was surrounded by security agents, who hustled him off the stage as he raised his fist to the crowd.
People watch news of a possible assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. president Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Carson's on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The former president was rushed off the stage by Secret Service after being injured during the incident.
People watch news of a possible assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. president Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Carson's on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The former president was rushed off the stage by Secret Service after being injured during the incident.
People watch the news on television inside a bar on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after shots were fired. The suspected shooter is dead, media reported Saturday.
People watch the news on television inside a bar on July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after hearing that Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage of his rally in Pennsylvania after shots were fired. The suspected shooter is dead, media reported Saturday.
Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed into car after an incident at a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed into car after an incident at a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Security personnel inspect the site after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
Security personnel inspect the site after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

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