Former US President Donald Trump Shot But Escapes Assassination Attempt

In a dramatic incident at a rally in Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after consecutive gunshots sounds.

Video Footage from the rally shows Trump groaning and raising a hand to his right ear before ducking as a series of sharp sounds filled the air. Reacting swiftly, the US Secret Service agents swarmed Trump, a escorted him off stage to a waiting vehicle. As he was bundled into the car, Trump raised a fist, signaling his resilience.

The FBI later identified the suspected gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, aged 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks was shot dead at the scene by US Secret Service officers.

In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump revealed that a bullet had pierced the upper part of his right ear. Earlier, his spokesperson confirmed that he was receiving treatment at a local medical center.

“I knew immediately that something was wrong when I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin,” Trump wrote. “Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening.”

Images showed blood visibly streaming from Trump’s ear and face as protection officers rushed him away.

Tragically, the incident also resulted in the death of one bystander, with two others critically injured. All three victims were male, according to officials.

Anthony Guglielmi, spokesperson for the US Secret Service, confirmed the fatalities and injuries, further explaining the severity of the incidence.

As the investigation continues, the country remains in suspense, reflecting on the security and safety of its leaders in this times.