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Secret Service Rushes Donald Trump Off Stage In Reno

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was rushed off stage by the Secret Service at a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada on Saturday night.

The Secret Service released a statement, reading in part "Mr. Trump was removed from the stage by his Secret Service protective detail after a commotion occurred in the crowd, immediately in front of the stage and an unidentified individual shouted 'gun.' Secret Service agents and Reno Police Officers immediately apprehended the subject. Upon a thorough search of the subject and the surrounding area, no weapon was found."

Trump returned to the stage moments later.

He released a statement, which read "I would like to thank the United States Secret Service and the law enforcement resources in Reno and the state of Nevada for their fast and professional response. I also want to thank the many thousands of people present for their unwavering and unbelievable support. Nothing will stop us - we will make America great again!"

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