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Shots fired at Trump rally: shooter and participant dead

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THESE TWO SEVERELY INJURED PATIENTS ARE THERE. WE’RE GOING TO FOCUS ON THAT NOW. THE WITNESS JOSH DRESSLER TODAY TAKES HIS VIDEO AT THE FORMER PRESIDENT’S RALLY. AND LET’S LOOK AT THAT VIDEO. YOU SEE AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT MEN BEING SUPPORTED BY LAW OFFICERS FROM THE STANDS. THEY APPEARED TO BE INJURED HERE. ONE OF THEM WAS ACTUALLY ABLE TO WALK OUT ON HIMSELF. THE OTHER HAD TO BE CARRIED OUT. BUT JOSH TAKES THE VIDEO OF THIS MOMENT AS IT’S UNFOLDING, THERE’S THE PERSON JUST BEING CARRIED OUT. UM, WE HAVE NO CONFIRMATION THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE OBVIOUS

DA: Suspected shooter and attendee dead after Trump pushed off stage by Secret Service

The Butler County district attorney confirmed that a “shooter” and an attendee are dead after shots were fired at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday. Two people remain hospitalized following the shooting. Gunfire echoed across the packed agricultural show grounds less than 10 minutes after the former president took the stage. FULL STORY: Former President Trump rushed off stage after gunfire erupted at rally in Butler Secret Service rushed to Trump and surrounded him. As he stood up, closer photos obtained by the Associated Press showed blood pouring from the right side of his face near his ear. Trump later said on social media that he had been hit in the ear by a bullet. A microphone picked up someone near Trump saying, “I got you, sir,” and soon after, “Hold on, your head is bloody.” Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger confirmed the deaths to Pittsburgh Action News 4 on Saturday night. The identities of the dead have not been released while state police and other agencies investigate. Two people were also injured in the shooting. A spokesperson for Allegheny Health Network said the two patients are in critical condition at Allegheny General Hospital. This story is becoming increasingly breaking. Stay up to date with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay up to date with the latest news.

BUTLER COUNTY, Pennsylvania —

The Butler County District Attorney confirmed that a “shooter” and an attendee are dead after shots were fired at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday. Two people remain hospitalized following the shooting.

Less than ten minutes after the former president took the stage, gunshots rang out across the crowded agricultural fairgrounds.

FULL STORY: Former President Trump rushed off stage after shots rang out at Butler rally

The Secret Service rushed to Trump and surrounded him. When he stood up, closer photos obtained by the Associated Press showed blood pouring from the right side of his face near his ear.

Trump later said on social media that he had been hit by a bullet in the ear.

A microphone recorded someone near Trump saying, “I got you, sir,” and shortly thereafter, “Wait, your head is bloody.”

Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger confirmed the deaths to Pittsburgh Action News 4 on Saturday evening.

The identities of the fatalities have not yet been released while state police and other relevant authorities conduct investigations.

Two people were also injured in the shooting. A spokesman for Allegheny Health Network said the two patients were in critical condition at Allegheny General Hospital.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE app to stay up to date with the latest news.

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