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Photos: See how the Trump rally shooting unfolded

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2 years ago

July 14, 2024

Photos: See how the Trump rally shooting unfolded

Former President Donald Trump says he was shot and hit by a bullet in the upper part of his right ear.

The former president, who was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, said in a statement on his social media website that he knew something was wrong.

He wrote quote: “I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.”

Trump said the bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.

He thanked the U.S. Secret Service and local law enforcement for their rapid response. He also extended his sympathies to the family of the person who was killed at the rally as well as the family of a person who was badly injured.

We take a look at the aftermath of the shooting.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he is helped off the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa.

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally. — Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is shown covered by U.S. Secret Service agents after an incident during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. — Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is shown covered by U.S. Secret Service agents after an incident.

Police snipers return fire after shots were fired while Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. — Police snipers return fire after shots were fired while Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa. — Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. — Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally in Butler, Pa. — Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet.

Trump supporters are seen covered with blood in the stands after guns were fired at Republican candidate Donald Trump at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pa. — Trump supporters are seen covered with blood in the stands after guns were fired at Republican candidate Donald Trump.

People hug after Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was helped off the stage at a campaign event. — People hug after Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was helped off the stage.

People react during a campaign rally with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. — People react during a campaign rally with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump.

Law enforcement officers gather at the campaign rally site for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa. Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was "fine" after a shooting at his rally in Butler. — Law enforcement officers gather at the campaign rally site for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. — Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage.

A campaign rally site for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is empty and littered with debris.

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South Carolina school administrators honored at annual awards dinner

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2026

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South Carolina school administrators honored at annual awards dinner

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators gathered education leaThe event highlighted stories of resilience, second chances, and compassionate support for maternal health and recovery.ders from across the state to celebrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and service to students.

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Murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh overturned in South Carolina

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15 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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Murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh overturned in South Carolina

South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday (May 13) overturned the murder conviction of former lawyer Richard “Alex” Murdaugh, who was serving two consecutive life sentences for allegedly shooting his wife and 22-year-old son dead in June 2021. Ryan Brooks reports.

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