Video shows attack
Shots fired! Bodyguards pull Trump bleeding from the stage
Shocking moments at a Donald Trump rally in the US state of Pennsylvania: Suddenly, bangs were heard and the Republican presidential candidate was immediately shielded by bodyguards. Trump had blood on his face - it was probably a grazing shot.
Footage of the scenes (see video above) quickly suggested that shots had indeed been fired. Trump flinches and grabs his ear, where he was apparently injured. AFP reporters confirmed that shots had been heard earlier.
According to a journalist from the "Washington Post", Trump was grazed by a bullet. According to the Secret Service, the attacker may have opened fire from an elevated position.
Prosecutor reports deaths
Snipers positioned themselves on a roof near the stage after the attack. According to the district attorney of Butler County, the attacker and an attendee of the event are said to be dead. No information was initially available on the shooter, it was reported during the night.
Trump with a raised fist
The suspect is said to have launched his attack at 6.13 pm local time - just as Trump began his speech to his supporters. Surrounded by bodyguards, the 78-year-old was then escorted to his car. Trump used the opportunity to demonstrate his determination. He left the stage bleeding but with his fist raised.
According to the Secret Service, he is now safe and well under the circumstances. Trump has already sent a message of thanks to the first responders. Further protective measures have been taken. Investigations are now underway.
High-ranking politicians from both the Democratic and Republican parties condemned the attack on Trump. Among them was the Democratic majority leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer. The Republican minority leader in the chamber, Mitch McConnell, declared that violence had no place in US politics.
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The campaign event took place on Saturday evening in the small town of Butler in Pennsylvania. The US state is one of the so-called swing states in which Democrats and Republicans often run very close races and are therefore decisive in elections.
The date for the US presidential election is November 5. US President Joe Biden, who is still in office, announced a speech to the nation. He was "grateful to hear that he (Trump) is safe and well".
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