Donald Trump shortly after the assassination attempt punched the and says 'fight'
* Suspect fired multiple shots from an elevated position outside rally ground
* One spectator killed two injured
Agency report
The US Secret Service has confirmed that a suspected gunman who fired “multiple shots” from an “elevated position outside of the rally venue” in Pennsylvania in an attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump had been “neutralised” and was now dead. The agency also confirmed a spectator had been killed and two others critically injured.
President Joe Biden has condemned the assassination attempt saying,
“We cannot allow for this to be happening,”
He thanked the Secret Service, adding: “Everyone must condemn it.”
Mr Biden said he had tried to contact Trump following the shooting.
“I tried to get a hold of Donald – he’s with his doctors,” “Apparently, he’s doing well. I hope I get to speak to him tonight.”
The Secret Service said Trump was now “safe” and that it had implemented protective measures around him.
It said it was treating the incident as an assassination attempt.
Trump wrote on social media that a bullet had pierced the upper part of his 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,” he said on his Truth Social platform.
“Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening.
“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of law enforcement, for their rapid response,” he added.
“Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured.
“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country.”
Trump’s campaign said he was “fine” following the incident.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said.
“He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
The incident happened as the former president was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. Suddenly, he appeared to fall to the ground clutching his ear.
He was surrounded by Secret Service agents and stayed down for around a minute as screams rang out from the audience.
Trump then rose to his feet, pumped his fist in the air, and shouted “fight” before being whisked off stage and into a black SUV.
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