Summary
Donald Trump has posted a new statement after he was injured in an attempted assassination at a rally on Saturday
"In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united," he says, adding that "we will fear not"
Trump says he was shot in the ear, describing a "bullet ripping through skin"
The FBI has named the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks - he was shot and killed by the Secret Service
At a news conference, an FBI agent said it was "surprising" the attacker was able to open fire
A witness told the BBC he saw a man with a rifle crawling on a roof before shots rang out, and that he tried to warn police
The Oversight Committee in the US Congress has summoned the Secret Service director, saying "Americans demand answers"
One spectator was killed at the rally and two others were critically injured
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Edited by Owen Amos with Gary O'Donoghue and Bernd Debusmann Jr reporting from Pennsylvania
Images from the dramatic moment Trump is rushed off stagepublished at 00:25
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Image source, Getty ImagesImage source, Getty ImagesImage source, Getty ImagesImage source, Getty ImagesWitnesses describe the moment apparent shots are firedpublished at 00:22
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We're getting the first witness reports from the incident.
An audience member who called himself Tim told the BBC he heard "a barrage of shots".
"There was a spray which we initially thought was a firehose, and then the speaker on the right-hand side started coming down. Something must have hit the hydraulic lines (which caused it to fall).
"We saw President Trump go to the ground and everyone started dropping to the ground because it was chaos."Jason, who was also in the audience, said he heard five shots in quick succession.
“We see the Secret Service jump on Trump to protect him. Everyone in the crowd dropped down very quickly.
“He stood up and put his fist up in the air.
“He was a little bloody, his ear was bleeding."
Watch: Loud bangs ring out at Trump rallypublished at 00:18
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This is the moment what sounded like gunshots rang out in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
You can see Trump reach for his ear, before secret service agents swarm him and push him to the floor, as members of the crowd scream.
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What do we know so far?published at 00:12
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Image source, ReutersA lot remains unclear about the situation, but here's what we know so far:
- About five minutes into his campaign speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, loud bangs rang out as former President Donald Trump was speaking
- The crowd yelled “duck” as the apparent shots rang out
- Secret Service swarmed the former president for several seconds before he was rushed off stage with visible blood near his ear and on the side of his face.
- He pumped his fist in the air as he was escorted down the stairs of the stage and toward an SUV.
- Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said the president is safe and the incident is now an active Secret Service investigation.
- Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president is “fine”.
Trump, with blood on face, raises fist in airpublished at 00:10
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Christal Hayes
US reporterImage source, Getty ImagesWith blood appearing on the side of his face, Trump rose from the stage and threw his fist in the air after apparent shots rang out at Pennsylvania rally.
A group of Secret Service agents who rushed the stage surrounded him and he spoke with them for several seconds before appearing to mouth the word “fight” multiple times with his fist in the air.
His white shirt was partially unbuttoned and was helped off the stage by the agents and immediately escorted to an SUV where he was taken away from the scene.
Republicans respond: ‘Praying for Trump’published at 00:06
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Many Republicanpoliticians – including Tennessee senator Marsha Blackburn, Kansas senator RogerMarshall, Guy Reschenthaler and Tim Burchett, among others – posted “praying for Trump” on X/Twitter.
“I’mpraying for President Trump. I hope everyone will join me,” former House SpeakerKevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, wrote on X.
“God blessPresident Trump and his family,” Andy Biggs, a congressman from Arizona,wrote.
“Pleasepray for President Trump, his family, and all of the patriots at today’s rallyin Pennsylvania,” Elise Stefanik, the House Republican conference chairwoman from New York,wrote on X.
Trump is 'fine', says campaignpublished at 00:03
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Image source, ReutersDonald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that he was “fine”.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.
“He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
Trump rushed off stagepublished at 00:01
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Donald Trump has been rushed off stage - apparently injured - after loud bangs were heard at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Footage showed Trump ducking as sharp cracks - apparently shots - rang out.
Pictures show what appears to be blood on his ear and face.
His campaign stated that the Republican presumptive nominee was fine and receiving medial treatment.
He was moved to a waiting vehicle, appearing to raise a fist as he was led away.
The rally venue in Butler County, Pennsylvania is now a crime scene.
We'll bring you more information and reaction as it comes.
Image source, Getty
