Shooting at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania: Gunman, one pro-Trump member confirmed dead

At a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, a gunman opened fire, killing two people and wounding the former president in the ear.

A suspect fired “multiple shots” toward the stage from what the US Secret Service described as a “elevated position outside of the rally venue,” according to their confirmation.

They said that the gunman had been “neutralized” and was now deceased by US Secret Service agents. The organization also verified that two spectators had suffered critical injuries and one spectator had died.

Trump claimed that during the event, which happened when he was standing on stage giving a speech, a bullet went through the upper portion 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. Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening,” he said in a post on his Truth Social platform.

“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of law enforcement, for their rapid response.

“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.”

The incident unfolded as Trump was giving a speech at the rally in Pennsylvania. Suddenly, he appeared to fall to the ground clutching his ear.

He was quickly surrounded by armed security and stayed down for around a minute. Screams from the audience rang out as the scene unfolded.

Trump then rose to his feet, pumped his fist in the air, and shouted “fight”, before being whisked off stage and into a vehicle.

He was quickly driven away from the scene. Video appeared to show blood coming from his ear as he left the stage.

The US Secret Service said Trump was now “safe” and that it had implemented protective measures around him.

It also said that an investigation had been launched – and that it was treating it as an attempted assassination.

“This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,” Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a post on X.

The FBI also said its agents were at the scene: “The FBI will continue to work jointly with the US Secret Service as the investigation moves forward.”

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 in a statement.

“He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”

Meanwhile, Trump said a bullet pierced the upper part of his ear during the incident, which took place while he was giving a speech on stage.

“I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening,” he said in a post on his Truth Social platform.

“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of law enforcement, for their rapid response.

“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.”