Donald Trump says he was "shot with a bullet" that pierced the upper portion of his right ear in a new statement released on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Hours after he was whisked off the stage at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Trump said in the post that he "knew immediately that something was wrong".
You can read the statement in full below.
How the shooting attack on Donald Trump unfolded
Trump fell to the ground, seemingly injured, after the first pop of shots rang out. Screams could be heard coming from the onlookers as security personnel surrounded the former president and led him away from the lectern.
Trump appeared to be calling out to the crowd and could be seen pumping his fist as he was brought to his feet and whisked away into a vehicle offstage.
The Secret Service said in a statement that Trump is "safe."
The shooting is being investigated as a possible assassination attempt, according to law enforcement officials.
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The shooter was killed by the Secret Service, and a rally attendee was also killed, according to a Secret Service source.
Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said a second spectator is in serious condition.
"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," Secret Service chief spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
Donald Trump's Statement In Full
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!
- Reported with CNN
