- Donald Trump was forced off the stage after an incident at his campaign rally on Saturday.
- Dramatic photos show Trump with blood on his face.
- Trump pumped his fist in the air as Secret Service agents took him away.
Former President Donald Trump was quickly escorted off the stage at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening after a series of loud noises were heard.
Photos showed secret service agents rushing to Trump’s aid. Blood splatters could be seen on his face, particularly around his ear, as he was removed from the stage with his fist clenched.
A Trump spokesman thanked law enforcement and first responders for their quick response to the case.
The Secret Service confirmed that the former president is now safe and is currently undergoing a medical evaluation at a nearby facility. Further updates will be provided soon.
Reporters at the scene said there were a series of loud noises before the Secret Service intervened.
“This is an active crime scene,” Secret Service officials told reporters, ordering them to leave the area.
“We saw a lot of people fall to the ground in confusion. I heard the shots, it sounded like something between fireworks and a small caliber handgun,” said John Yeykal of Franklin, Pennsylvania, who was attending his first Trump rally.
Washington Post reporter Meryl Kornfield first reported that Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said two people were dead, including a suspected shooter.
The prosecutor did not immediately respond to a call and email from Business Insider.
The attack by a gunman who law enforcement officials said was subsequently killed by the Secret Service was the first attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.