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Shots fired during Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania: What happened are there any injuries?

Former President Trump was in the middle of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when a series of shots began to ring out. Here’s what we know so far.

Shots fired during Donald Trump rally in Butler, PA
Brendan McDermidREUTERS

Former President Trump was in the middle of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when a series of shots began to ring out. Secret Service agents rushed to protect the presumptive Republican presidential candidate.

Once the shooting stopped Trump got up off the stage and appeared to be bleeding on the right side of his face. In pictures shared on social media it looks like Trump’s ear may have been clipped by a bullet. The agents whisked Trump off the stage and to his motorcade. He was rushed away from the venue.

What happened are there any injuries?

Trump “is safe” a spokesman for the Secret Service said in a statement but no other information has been provided. His campaign team have been put on lockdown.

According to Sky News, the person believed to be the shooter is dead and one audience member has been killed. It’s also believed that two other people are in critical condition.

This story is still developing. We will be updating as more news come in.

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