Former US President
Donald Trump
was quickly removed from the stage during a
rally
after apparent gunshots were heard in the crowd, in
Butler
, Pennsylvania.
As he stood before the gathered audience, a noticeable trace of blood was observed on his right ear, according to AFP. However, Trump later released a statement saying he is "fine" and that he is undergoing a check-up at a medical facility.
Immediately, security personnel swiftly encircled the former president and escorted him away from the stage, as Trump raised his fist in a gesture to the crowd.
Law enforcement initiated the process of clearing the fairgrounds soon after Trump's departure from the podium.
Attendee John Yeykal from Franklin, Pennsylvania, described the scene at his first Trump rally, stating, "We saw a lot of people go down, looking confused. I heard the shots, it sounded like between firecrackers and a small caliber handgun."
President Joe Biden has received the initial briefing on the incident, said the White House in a statement.
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