Photographers were on hand to capture every moment of a seismic event in US politics when gunshots rang out at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
The former president was escorted to safety with blood on his face, though his campaign said he was healthy and safe.
Two people were killed in the attack, which is being treated as an assassination attempt.
Continue through the gallery to see how the events unfolded on the ground.
Trump took to the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, on the evening of July 13 local time (morning July 14 AEST).
Secret Service agents rushed to cover Trump when shots rang out.
A number of rounds were fired. Trump was left with a bloodied face, though it was not initially confirmed if he had been struck.
His ear appeared the source of the blood.
Trump was helped from the stage.
The image that's set to become iconic - Trump raised his clenched fist and reportedly mouthed the word "fight" to his supporters as he was ushered to safety.
The Secret Service in action on the stage.
Trump's supporters applauded anc cheered as Trump gestured to them.
The agents clean the blood from Trump's face.
Trump's car surrounded by Secret Service agents.
People take cover after the gunfire.
Police snipers return fire after the shooter struck.
Trump supporters embrace at the rally.
The rally ground was swiftly evacuated.
Law enforcement officers work at the campaign rally site.
Secret Service officers move barricades outside the Fiserv Forum ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, as news of the assassination attempt spread.
The site was left littered with trash and debris.
Signs were left on the once-packed benches.
Heavily-armed agents surround the stage.
A Trump supporter watches news of the shooting in a local bar near the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.