The 45th president of the united states of America Donald Trump has sustained gun wounds after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
After a few gunshots were fired, Trump was seen with blood stains in his ear.
The secret service managed to kill the assassin and evacuate Donald Trump to safety. While being bundled off the stage with his security detail, Trump confirmed being shot.
“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear,” Trump said.
Officials have confirmed that one bystander was killed in the shooting and two others were critically injured.
The Shooter at the Trump Rally in Pennsylvania body lay on the Roof of a nearby Building, after being gunned down by U.S. Secret Service Agents.
The FBI has identified the assassin as a 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Leaders across the world have sent their message of goodwill and praying for a quick recovery to Trump.
Incumbent president Joe Biden has regretted the act and calls for investigation. He has however, called for unity to fight such incidents.
“I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information,” said Biden.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his concerns over the incident while wishing Trump a quick recovery.
“We pray for his safety and speedy recovery, ” Netanyahu posted on his official X account.
Former USA president Barack Obama wished the 78-year-old former president a speedy recovery while condemning political violence.
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics,” Obama said
