 BBC News with David Harper. Donald Trump has survived an assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania. Security agents rushed to protect the former president after gunshots were heard before he was led to safety with blood on his face. A member of the crowd was killed and another two have been seriously wounded. In a social media post, Mr Trump said a bullet had pierced his ear. The FBI and local police said the attacker was killed at the scene. Agencies are investigating his identity and motive.