Former President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage at a Pennsylvania campaign rally following what sounded like shots Saturday. The incident called for promptness by Secret Service agents.
The incident unfolded when Trump stood to address supporters at a rally, his final campaign event before the Republican party convention.
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Accounts from local authorities described loud noises—what sounded to many like gunfire—and there was a scramble as security personnel moved into action.
Descriptions by eyewitnesses say that Trump had blood on his right ear just before swift-moving security agents surrounded him, rushed him off the stage, and then whisked him away to an SUV, raising a fist to the crowd in appreciation.
Immediately after that chaotic moment, the Secret Service confirmed Trump to be safe following the evacuation and whisked him into an SUV in a bid to get him away from the scene.
This is a crime scene, active,” Secret Service officers told reporters, ordering them to leave the area immediately following the shooting.
John Yeykal from Franklin, Pennsylvania, explained what happened in his eyewitness account: “A lot of people went down, looking confused. I heard the shots; it sounded like between firecrackers and a small-caliber handgun.”
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The White House said President Joe Biden has been apprised of the situation. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the situation; it is a matter of great concern.
The rally, attended by hundreds of supporters, was suddenly disrupted by the shocking incident, leaving the people at large there in shock and worry. The nature and origin of the loud noises have not been confirmed officially by law enforcement.
The Pennsylvania incident illustrates one of the security challenges adding to concerns at political rallies and heightened tensions around public appearances by public figures.
