A witness to the Trump rally shooting in Pennsylvania described the crowd as "stunned" after a shooter fired at the former president, injuring Trump and killing another attendee.
A witness to the Trump rally shooting in Pennsylvania has described the crowd as "stunned" and "frozen in fear" after a shooter opened fire on the former president.
Shane Corwell, who was attending the rally in Butler, said he saw a man with a gun run towards the stage where Trump was speaking.
Trump Rally Shooting: Witness Describes Stunned Crowd and Aftermath
"I saw him raise his gun and fire," Corwell told Fox News. "The crowd erupted in chaos. People were screaming and running for cover."
Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents, who shot and killed the gunman. Another attendee, Corey Comperatore, was killed in the attack.
Trump Rally Shooting: Witness Describes Stunned Crowd and Aftermath
Corwell said he saw Trump get hit by one of the bullets, but did not see the extent of his injuries.
"He was bleeding from the head," Corwell said. "But he was still conscious and alert."
Trump Rally Shooting: Witness Describes Stunned Crowd and Aftermath
Trump was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and later released.
Corwell said the crowd was "stunned" by the attack.
Trump Rally Shooting: Witness Describes Stunned Crowd and Aftermath
"It was like a nightmare," he said. "One minute we were listening to Trump speak, and the next minute there was gunfire and chaos."
Corwell said he was grateful to the Secret Service agents for their quick response, which he believes saved Trump's life.
Trump Rally Shooting: Witness Describes Stunned Crowd and Aftermath
"They were amazing," he said. "They put their own lives on the line to protect the president."
The motive for the attack is still under investigation. The FBI is looking into the shooter's social media accounts and phone records to determine if he had any connections to extremist groups.
The shooting has raised concerns about the safety of political rallies in the United States. In recent years, there have been several attacks at political rallies, including the 2017 shooting of Republican Congressman Steve Scalise at a baseball practice.
The Trump rally shooting is a reminder of the dangers that political leaders face. It is also a reminder of the importance of security at political rallies.
