Shocking photo captures bullet missing Donald Trump.
Donald Trump found himself at the center of a shocking assassination attempt on Saturday, July 13.
Trump’s rally campaign.
Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania was part of his ongoing campaign efforts for the 2024 presidential election.
The event drew a large crowd, reflecting Trump’s continued influence in Republican circles.
Gunshots at Pennsylvania rally.
The former president was addressing a rally in Pennsylvania when gunshots erupted from the crowd.
Security was tight, but the shooter managed to get alarmingly close.
A bullet missed his head by mere inches, leaving the 78-year-old politician and attendees in disbelief.
Chaos ensues at rally.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with Trump’s security detail immediately springing into action.
Bloodied but conscious, Trump reportedly told the crowd he had been shot in the ear.
Secret Service springs into action.
Secret Service agents quickly whisked him away to a nearby hospital in Pennsylvania for medical evaluation.
He was then flown to New Jersey for further care and safety measures.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift response.
“I want to thank the United States Secret Service and all of Law Enforcement for their rapid response on the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania,” he posted.
Condolences to victims’ families.
Trump also extended condolences to the family of a person killed and another injured at the rally.
“It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country,” Trump wrote.
Details of Trump’s injury revealed.
The former president revealed he was shot in the upper part of his right ear.
“I heard a whizzing sound, felt the bullet ripping through the skin, and realized what was happening.”
“Much bleeding took place. GOD BLESS AMERICA!” he added, capturing the dramatic moment.
Shooter neutralized by Secret Service.
The Secret Service confirmed the shooter had been neutralized and was deceased.
“US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased,” they stated.
The FBI identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Dramatic photo by NYT photographer.
New York Times photographer Doug Mills captured the moment the bullet appeared to narrowly miss Trump’s head.
Retired FBI special agent Michael Harrigan analyzed the photo for the New York Times.
“It could be showing the displacement of air due to a projectile,” Harrigan commented.
“The angle seems a bit low to have passed through his ear, but not impossible if the gunman fired multiple rounds.”
Harrigan speculated that the gunman used an AR-15-style rifle.
The bullets from such a rifle travel at roughly 3,200 feet per second.
With a 1/8,000th of a second shutter speed, the bullet could travel four-tenths of a foot while the shutter was open.
Photo dubbed “craziest ever”.
The photograph has been dubbed one of the “craziest photos ever” on social media.
Trump’s near-miss adds to the list of high-profile assassination attempts in American history.
The photo taken by Mills has gone viral, capturing global attention.
Trump’s resilience in the face of danger has been noted by his supporters.
While the investigation continues, the incident raises questions about security at political events.