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Donald Trump was rushed off stage after shots were fired at his rally in Pennsylvania.
The former president was seen with blood on his face as protective detail appeared to say the 'shooter is down' according to attendees.
The U.S. Secret Service said that the 'former President is safe' in a new statement.
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The moment Trump's campaign rally was upended by gunshots
This was supposed to be the start of Donald Trump's big week. After allowing Joe Biden the spotlight while he faced the biggest crisis of his political life, the rally in Pennsylvania was meant to mark the unofficial start of the Republican covention when he would officially become the party nominee.
That was all turned upside down in a split second on Saturday. The crowd flinch as the sound of a gunshot echoes through the fair ground. Trump puts his right hand to his head, and more shots can be heard.
Secret Service agents race on to the stage to protect the former president with their bodies.
Another volley of bullets can be heard, before a shout of 'Shooter down.' Then Trump stands, face bloodied, and raises his fist in the air before being hustled away.
A Trump insider told DailyMail.com: 'He's OK.'
U.S. Secret Service: 'The former President is safe'
Chaos after the former president seen with blood on his face after 'eight to ten' shots at Pennsylvania rally that could have hit several in crowd: 'Praying for President Trump'
Prayers are coming in for former President Trump after he was seen with blood on his face following shots that rang out at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday afternoon.
Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., was standing front row at the rally along with Reps. Mike Kelly and GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick.
Meuser said he heard between eight to 10 shots ring out, according to Fox News.
'Shooter down' shouted as Trump hustled away from the rally stage
Witnesses said they heard someone shout 'Shooter down' as Trump was hustled from the stage by Secret Service agents.
A voley of shots could be heard during the attack.
Trump's motorcade has left the venue. His condition was not immediately known. Police began vacating the fairgrounds shortly after the former president left the stage.
Biden leaves church following shooting at Trump's rally
President Joe Biden was leaving a church service in Delawae moments after the reports came in that Trump had been shot.
He said he had not yet been briefed on the shooting.
Shots fired at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania as former president is seen with blood across his face
Donald Trump appeared to be shot in the ear as shots were fired at the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump grabbed at the side of his face and blood spattered across his cheek as several popping sounds were heard.
The former president quickly pumped a fist at the crowd to show his supporters he was not severely injured, as Secret Service agents raced to the stage to race him away.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information is confirmed.
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