Possible assassination attempt at Pennsylvania Trump rally

Shooter reportedly shot on scene by Secret Service, officials say 

  • Seconds after a potential assassin’s bullet came within inches of the head of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania political rally Saturday, an angry, blood-streaked Donald Trump defiantly pumps his fist at the shooter who missed his mark as Secret Service members surround him to get him offstage to safety. The shooter, gunned down by Secret Service members, and as many as two bystanders are believed dead. Photo by the Daily Beast
    Seconds after a potential assassin’s bullet came within inches of the head of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania political rally Saturday, an angry, blood-streaked Donald Trump defiantly pumps his fist at the shooter who missed his mark as Secret Service members surround him to get him offstage to safety. The shooter, gunned down by Secret Service members, and as many as two bystanders are believed dead. Photo by the Daily Beast

    National media sources were reporting late Saturday that an attempt was made on the life former President and current President hopeful Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania political rally.

    Trump was swarmed by Secret Service agents and rushed off stage as possible shots were heard during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

    Based on footage from the scene, Trump was speaking one moment, then suddenly grabbed for his ear the next and ducked down behind his podium as the first of the Secret Service members dove toward him.

    He arose, blood streaking face, completely surrounded by Secret Service members who hurried him offstage to safety. As they did, a visibly angry Trump pumped his fist to the sky, as if to tell the shooter he missed your mark.

    A spokesperson for Trump told reporters, "President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility."

    A shooter is dead, Butler County District Attorney Richard A. Goldinger told ABC News.

    One bystander is "confirmed dead," and "possibly a second" bystander is dead as well, he added.

    More information will no doubt unfold in coming days.