‘Shooter is down’: Secret Service says Trump ‘safe’ after pumping his fist as he was taken off stage

An incident occurred on the evening of July 13th at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has taken protective measures and the former president is safe. This is now an ongoing Secret Service investigation and further information will be released as it becomes available.

Attendees at the rally reported hearing Secret Service agents say, “The shooter has been taken out” after they rushed the stage to get to the former president.

Just before the shots were fired, Trump spoke about immigration and compared his past to that of Joe Biden.

“If you really want to see something this sad, look at what happened,” he said just before shots rang out in the crowd, hitting him in what appeared to be his right ear.

Marco Rubio, one of the favorites to be Trump’s running mate, thanks God for protecting the former president.

Trump may no longer be president, but he is surrounded by a security cordon that means he is still at great risk.

There are no background checks at events where tens of thousands of people may attend.

But all rallygoers are screened at the entrances for weapons, projectiles or anything else that might pose a threat. Secret Service agents, often aided by local law enforcement and even the TSA, operate airport-style magnetometers.

Pockets must be emptied, hats removed. Bags are searched by hand.

Sniffer dogs search suitcases containing media equipment and laptop bags of journalists.

The list of prohibited items is long: from fireworks and firearms to coolers and e-cigarettes. Virtually anything that can be blown up, thrown or used as a weapon.

Former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow says:

It does indeed sound like gunfire.

Those Secret Service agents arrived quickly on the scene and did exactly what they were trained to do: pay maximum attention to the protected party.

This was supposed to be the start of Donald Trump’s big week. After Joe Biden had been in the spotlight while dealing with the biggest crisis of his political life, the rally in Pennsylvania was meant to mark the unofficial start of the Republican convention, when he would officially become the party’s nominee.

That was turned upside down in a split second on Saturday. The crowd is startled as the sound of a gunshot echoes through the fairground. Trump puts his right hand to his head and more shots are heard.

Secret Service agents rush onto the stage to shield the former president with their bodies.

There is another hail of bullets, followed by shouts of “Shooter down!” Then Trump stands up, his face bloodied, and raises his fist in the air before being led away.

A Trump insider told DailyMail.com: “He’s doing fine.”

Prayers are being said for former President Trump after he was seen with blood on his face following shots that rang out at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon.

Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., was in the front row at the rally, along with Reps. Mike Kelly and GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick.

According to Fox News, Meuser said he heard eight to 10 shots.

Witnesses reported hearing someone yell “shooter down” as Trump was escorted from the stage by Secret Service agents.

During the attack a volley of shots was heard.

Trump’s motorcade has left the venue. His condition was not immediately known. Police began clearing the fairgrounds shortly after the former president left the stage.

President Joe Biden leaves a church service in Delaware shortly after reports emerged that Trump had been shot.

He said he was not yet aware of the shooting.

Donald Trump appeared to be shot in the ear when shots were fired at the former president during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Trump grabbed the side of his face and blood splattered down his cheek. There were several popping sounds.

The former president quickly raised his fist in the air to show his supporters that he was not seriously injured, as Secret Service agents ran to the stage to rush him away.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.