Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
Trump was showing a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the audience.
Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. He was later seen with blood on the side of his face.
He quickly ducked behind the podium as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams could be heard from the crowd.
The bangs continued as agents tended to him on stage. The crowd cheered as he got back up and pumped his fist.
The local district attorney Richard Goldinger told local media that the unnamed suspect and a member of the audience are dead. It was reported that secret service agents ‘engaged’ the suspect.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination.
The Trump campaign said the presidential hopeful was “fine”.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” a statement said.
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