Two people, including the suspected shooter, have been confirmed dead following the incident, which is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee.
Here is what we know so far.
Trump was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers during a rally attended by about 50,000 people before the Republican National Convention about 6.10pm on Saturday (local time) when shots began.
As Trump was talking, a popping sound was heard, and the former president put his right hand up to his right ear, as people in the stands behind him appeared to be shocked.
As the first pop rang out, Trump said, “Oh,” and grabbed his ear as two more pops could be heard and he crouched down. More shots are heard then.
Someone could be heard saying near the microphone at Trump’s lectern, “Get down, get down, get down, get down!” as agents tackled the former president.
They piled atop him to shield him with their bodies, as other agents took up positions on stage to search for the threat.
Screams were heard in the crowd of several thousand people.
Afterward, voices were heard saying “shooter’s down” several times, before someone asked, “Are we good to move?” and “Are we clear?” Then, someone orders “Let’s move.”
He could be heard on the video saying at least twice, “Let me get my shoes, let me get my shoes,” with another voice heard saying, “I’ve got you, Sir.”
Trump got to his feet moments later and could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his face. There appeared to be blood on his face.
He then pumped his fist in the air and appeared to mouth the word “Fight” twice his crowd of supporters, prompting loud cheers and then chants of “USA. USA. USA.”
The crowd cheered as he got back up and pumped his fist.
His motorcade left the venue moments later. Video showed Trump turning back to the crowd and raising a fist right before he is put into a vehicle.
Police began vacating the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage in what local officers described as a crime scene.
What is Donald Trump’s condition?
Blood was seen appearing to come from Trump’s ear, but it was not immediately clear whether Trump was shot.
A spokesman for Trump, Steven Cheung, released a statement saying the former president was “fine”.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” the statement reads.
“He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
Two officials spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation.
They said the shooter was not an attendee at the rally and was killed by US Secret Service agents.
The officials said the shooter was engaged by members of the US Secret Service counterassault team and killed.
The heavily armed tactical team travels everywhere with the president and major party nominees and is meant to confront any active threats while other agents focus on safeguarding and evacuating the person at the centre of protection.
This is a developing story. More to come …
With Associated Press, CNN
