In pictures: Taiwan shooting

1 of 9 The drive by President Chen Shui-bian and Vice-President Annette Lu through the city of Tainan began cheerfully enough.

2 of 9 Supporters cheered and let off celebratory firecrackers.

3 of 9 Mr Chen was shot in the stomach area and rushed to hospital. Local TV circled what appeared to be blood, though this later turned out to have been a red safety belt

4 of 9 Video footage revealed an 11cm cut across Mr Chen's stomach.

5 of 9 The president later showed the bullet, which doctors had to remove from his body.

6 of 9 Supporters waited anxiously outside the local hospital for news of him.

7 of 9 Many wept when they heard that the president and vice-president had been wounded...

8 of 9 Others prayed for their health and safety.

9 of 9 Their prayers were answered - and they duly celebrated.