President Donald Trump: ‘I Was Shot With a Bullet That Pierced the Upper Part of My Right Ear’

SEE BELOW: U.S. Secret Service issues statement about the incident

Former President Donald Trump released the following statement on Truth Social on Saturday evening:

I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country.

Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead.

I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Meanwhile the U.S. Secret Service issued this statement about the incident:

During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.

US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured.

The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of investigation.

ABOVE VIDEO: Former President Trump Rushed Off Stage by Secret Service After Gunshots at Campaign Rally.

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An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.

— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 13, 2024

I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024

Here is what just happened live on TV. Clearly appears to be shots fired at Trump at the Pennsylvania rally. pic.twitter.com/hugJ33wbrz

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 13, 2024

He’ll never stop fighting to Save America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/qT4Vd0sVTm

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 13, 2024

God bless Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/dXW2ABoOla

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 13, 2024

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