Avideoof the incident shows Trump stopping his speech mid-sentence as the gunfire is heard offscreen.
The Republican presidential candidate grabbed his ear and ducked under the podium as hisSecret Service detailfrantically covered him.
Many in the crowd are also seen ducking for cover.
Trump also stopped briefly to raise his fist at the crowd.
BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump responded to his assassination attempt with bravery and pride.
“He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
“The President has received an initial briefing on the incident at Former President Trump’s rally.”
“There’s lots of blood, and then the Secret Service were all over President Trump.”
Meanwhile, Slippery Rock Mayor Jondavid Longo explained that “there were a few, few rounds.”
President Joe Bidenhas since addressed the shooting in a statement.
“I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well.
Biden also expressed gratitude to the Secret Service for keeping Trump safe.
“There’s no place for this kind of violence in America.
We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”
