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Photos: Donald Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

17:15 GMT, 14 July 2024
The incident triggered a wave of criticism towards US security services that failed to protect the presidential candidate.
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Former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump was injured with firearms at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13.
He was speaking in the city of Butler when he was interrupted by the sound of gunshots. Trump then put his hand to his ear and sat down behind the podium, surrounded by bodyguards. His wounds appeared to be superficial – the shooter damaged Trump’s ear.
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Trump leaves the stage surrounded by security. With his ear bleeding, he shouts to the crowd: "Fight!"

© AP Photo / Evan Vucci
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Trump leaves the stage with the help of the Secret Service agents.

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar
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Trump is covered by Secret Service agents at the campaign rally.

© AP Photo / Evan Vucci
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Police snipers return fire after a shooter took aim at Trump who was speaking at the rally.

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar
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The shots rang out about four minutes after the start of the speech at the election rally. Panic arose, shouts of "get down" and "run" were heard.

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar
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The crowd is shocked by the shooting.

© AP Photo / Evan Vucci
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One person was killed and two others were seriously injured as a result of the shooting.

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar
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Trump gets into a car after the assassination attempt.

© AP Photo / Gene J. Puskar
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Pennsylvania State Troopers guard the entrance to Butler Memorial Hospital, where Trump was said to be taken after the shooting at his campaign rally in Butler, Pa.

© AP Photo / Don Wright
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A campaign rally site is empty and littered with debris today after the crowd left the place.

© AP Photo / Evan Vucci
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