Donald Trump rushed from rally and 1 attendee dead, 2 seriously injured after apparent assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after gunshots rang out as he spoke to supporters at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. He had streaks of blood on his face, but was quickly confirmed to be "fine" and later reported to have been shot in the ear.

Another person at the rally, who officials have not identified, was killed in the shooting. Another individual was in serious condition.

The shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, CNN, the Associated Press and other outlets reported.

The latest: Live updates and ongoing coverage of Trump rally shooting

Secret Service Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that the suspected shooter, who multiple officials confirmed is dead, fired multiple shots towards the stage at approximately 6:15 p.m. He said the shooter was in an elevated position outside the rally.

Trump reached for his ear when the noises happened. Attendees at the rally began screaming as agents pushed Trump to the ground, and he had blood on his ear and cheek as he left the stage.

The former president was removed from the site by Secret Service, with his fist raised, after the noises. Steven Cheung, Trump's spokesperson, confirmed in a statement that the former president is "fine" but was seeing doctors at an area medical facility.

"President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act," Cheung said Saturday.

Butler County District attorney Richard Goldinger told reporters that the suspected shooter is dead.

Secret Service removed reporters from the site, calling it "an active crime scene." Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, issued a statement that said “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe” as officials launch their investigation.

Trump issues statement on shooting, calls it ‘incredible that such an act’ can take place in US

Former President Donald Trump issued a statement on the shooting, thanking the Secret Service and law enforcement and extending his condolences to this person who was killed at he rally.

“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead,” Trump said in a statement on Truth Social.

“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”

'We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this,' Biden says

Joe Biden delivered brief remarks about the shooting that occurred the Trump rally, calling it “sick” and saying he hopes to speak to Trump later Saturday night.

“There is no place for this kind of violence in America. It’s sick. It’s sick,” Biden told reporters at an emergency briefing room in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where he is spending the weekend.

“It’s one of the reasons we have to unite this country. We cannot allow for this to be happening. We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this.”

Biden said he has tried to get a hold of Trump by phone but has been unsuccessful. “So far it appears he is doing well,” he said, adding that every agency in the federal government is assembling to thoroughly investigate the shooting. “There’s some reports, but not final reports.”

“The bottom line is, the Trump rally was a rally that should have been able to be conducted peacefully and without any problem,” Biden said. “But the idea – the idea – that there’s political violence, or violence in America like this, is just unheard of, it’s just not appropriate. Everybody, every must condemn it. Everybody. “

Biden said he will keep the public informed “and if I’m able to speak to Donald, I’ll let you know that as well.”

Biden, when asked whether he believes the shooting was an assassination, said: “I have an opinion but I don’t have any facts. I want to make sure I have all the facts before I make some comment.”

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