Shots fired in Ohio during support parade for US President Donald Trump

The parade was taking place in the Ohio city of Hilliard.
The parade was taking place in the Ohio city of Hilliard. Photo credit: Reuters

An investigation is underway after shots were reportedly fired at a parade in support of US President Donald Trump in Texas on Saturday.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire near the parade in the Ohio city of Hilliard at about 10:40am (local time), local police told NBC 4.

The parade was publicised on social media, calling for supporters to show up in "trucks, cars, and motorcycles" to support the President, who is campaigning for re-election against Democratic candidate Joe Biden.

"I wouldn't think it was anybody in our group because everybody is so friendly and nice, and I just don't see that happening," rally organiser Mary Ann Walker told NBC.

It appears no-one was injured in the shooting and a police investigation is continuing.

The incident comes after revelations Trump and his wife Melania had been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday. He's currently being treated in a military hospital.

"I'm starting to feel good," Trump said in a video update posted to Twitter on Sunday (NZ time).

"We'll be seeing what happens over those next couple of days."