On Saturday, a startling incident occurred during former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Roughly ten minutes into Trump’s speech, what sounded like gunshots were heard by the attendees. This caused panic among the audience and led to people taking cover for safety.
The moment of distress was captured on social media by various journalists and attendees present at the rally. Meridith McGraw from ABC News tweeted: “JUST NOW: Gun shots fired at Trump rally in PA. Screams can be heard. People taking cover. Terrifying.” Along with her tweet, she shared a video showing people fleeing the scene after hearing gunshots during the rally.
Another Twitter user, FADE Away Media, also tweeted about the shooting: “Numerous shots fired at the Trump Rally just now pic.twitter.com/ce0epdmDe0.” The short clip shared by the user shows people running away and taking cover as gunshots ring out in the background.
The chaotic scene was further described in a tweet from George, who wrote: “LORD JESUS, WE NEED YOU pic.twitter.com/RX65tj6jrQ.” The accompanying video shows people scrambling to safety and taking cover behind chairs and nearby walls.
Acyn, another Twitter user present at the event, also shared a tweet with a short video: “Shooting just happened at The Trump rally pic.twitter.com/Xs1dVL1H3T.” The footage reveals people running away from the stage area as gunshots are heard in the background.
As of now, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities resulting from the shooting incident at the Trump rally. Authorities have not released any information regarding the motive behind the attack or the identity of the shooter. This incident has left many people on social media expressing concern for the safety of political rallies and events, especially those with high-profile figures in attendance.