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- Updated: 8:03, 14 Jul 2024
ONE is dead and two more critically injured after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday.
The FBI confirmed in a press conference Saturday that the shooting was an assassination attempt on Trump after at least eight shots rang out at the former president's rally in Butler, around 30 miles north of Pittsburgh.
One rally attendee was killed in the shooting, while two more victims were wounded and remain in critical condition, officials said. The FBI confirmed all three victims are adult males.
The bullets whizzed past Trump, who dropped to the ground before struggling to his feet with blood dripping from a wound to his ear. He then pumped his fist before being escorted to his motorcade.
Trump was rushed to hospital but has since spoken out to confirm he is well and will be attending next week's Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The shooter, who the FBI has yet to publicly name, was killed by the Secret Service on an adjacent roof to the venue, officials said.
The FBI said there is no threat to the public now that the gunman is dead, but asks anyone with information to call the tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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Below is a picture of Donald Trump after being tackled on the ground by Secret Service members after his ear was grazed by a bullet at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Copy linkCopiedToday, 07:00By Mollie MansfieldHow should Biden's campaign react to shooting
Despite the shooting having an obvious impact on the Trump campaign, Brett explained how President Joe Biden's administration also has to react at this time.
"I think on the Biden campaign side, it's clear they have to take a step back. They hold off their external communications, pulling down their ads.
"And they too will have to determine how best to proceed in what is a fairly unprecedented political environment in which you have one candidate that has survived an assassination attempt, who will be continuing their campaign, and another who is under enormous pressure to drop out.
"Whether or not the effect of this is that Trump ends up moving ahead in the polls and that leads more Democrats to realize that a change is needed at the top of the ticket remains to be seen but it definitely is in the realm of possibility at this point."
Copy linkCopiedToday, 06:30By Mollie MansfieldFormer White House official comments on ‘assassination attempt,’ part two
"This ought to be a pivotal point where Americans recognize that our politics is geared into a really dangerous spot.
"The combustible style of communications that we employ both on the Left and the Right is what unfortunately leads individuals to act out, in some cases, in violent ways."
Following the apparent shooting, Trump was rushed off the stage and sent to a local hospital, where his team confirmed that he was doing okay.
One member of the audience was killed and the shooter is dead, according to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger.
Trump has since been released from the hospital and is in "good spirits," according to his son Donald Trump Jr.
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- Today, 06:00By Mollie MansfieldFormer White House official comments on 'assassination attempt'
The alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump could spark retaliatory attacks, a former Barack Obama aide has told The U.S. Sun.
The 45th president was seen with blood running down his face after his ear was grazed with a bullet at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
Former White House Director of Global Engagement during the Obama administration, Brett Bruen, spoke to The U.S. Sun about how the alleged attack could impact the upcoming election and the state of the country as a whole.
"Both from a sympathetic standpoint, from a symbolic standpoint of strength, it will have benefits for former President Trump," he explained.
"I think we've already seen just in the last hour or so how those associated with the campaign, including Don Jr, have accused the "radical Left" of being behind the attack.
"I think there is a real danger here that we could see retaliatory acts of violence and then the Trump campaign, those in the MAGA movement, really ought to reflect and reassess their rhetoric so as not to incite more attacks or violence.
REVENGE FEARS Trump assassination attempt could spark retaliatory attacks: ex-Obama aideCopy linkCopied - Today, 05:30By Matthew AquinoDonald Trump shouts for shoes
Donald Trump could be heard shouting for his shoes as he was rushed from the stage after a suspected assassination attempt earlier today.
The former president was left bloodied but kept his composure and raised a fist to his supporters as he was led away from a reported sniper at his rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump could be heard stopping his Secret Service agents and saying "Let me get my shoes" before he was hurried to his car.
He continued putting on a brave face by defiantly putting up a fist in the air and shouting "fight fight" as he left the stage to signal he was okay to the crowd.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:25By Carsen HoladayFBI was 'monitoring'
FBI said they were "monitoring" Saturday's rally but only took over once the incident occurred.
The press conference has now ended.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:21By Carsen HoladayCall FBI with any information
Investigators are looking for any information regarding Saturday's attempted assassination.
Anyone with information can call the tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:16By Carsen HoladayFBI names greatest priority
The FBI says their greatest priority is "identifying the motive and whether or not there was anyone else involved."
Agents said it's unclear if the shooter was a "lone wolf."
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:13By Carsen HoladayTrump flies into Newark
Former president Donald Trump is currently flying into Newark, New Jersey.
Despite his ear being clipped in today's attempted assassination, Trump will be attending next week's Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Today, 05:11By Carsen HoladayVictims are adult males
All three victims of the shooting are male adults.
One was killed and two were critically wounded.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:10By Carsen HoladayVictims identified
The injured civilians have been identified and their family members have been notified.
The FBI is not yet identifying the victims publicly.
There was one victim killed and two critically wounded.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:07By Carsen HoladayShooter's ID to be released
FBI special agent Kevin Rojek said the shooter's identity will be released as soon as it's absolutely confirmed.
He said the gunman will be IDed "within the next few hours."
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:06By Carsen HoladayCrime scene remains active
FBI special agent Kevin Rojek said they're following all leads and conducting interviews to get more information about today's attempted assassination.
Rojek says they're following "standard procedure" to deploy an "abundance of caution" to make sure the scene was safe after the shooting.
It is still an active crime scene.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:03By Carsen HoladayNo other threat
The FBI said there is no reason to believe that there's another threat after today's shooting.
Officials have not yet released the name of the alleged gunman.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 05:00By Caitlin HornikShooter Not Named
Law enforcement officials have not yet identified the shooter. They were not prepared to do so during Saturday night's 11:50 pm press conference.
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- Today, 04:57By Frances MulraneyNO KNOWN MOTIVE
The FBI has said they will not yet identify the shooter who killed a Donald Trump supporter during an assassination attempt on the former president Saturday evening.
It comes despite online reports sharing a name of the alleged suspect.
The FBI also said they have not yet identified a motive for the shooting.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 04:54By Frances MulraneyFBI press briefing begins
Hours after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the FBI and Secret Service are giving a press briefing.
The shooter has been killed by Secret Service after he killed an attendee.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 04:37By Frances MulraneyPRESS CONFERENCE COMING
The FBI confirmed it will be holding a press briefing with the Secret Service at 11.45pm.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 04:30By Matthew AquinoOfficials recover AR-style rifle
Law enforcement has 'recovered an AR-style rifle at the scene' of attack on Trump, Associated Press reports.
The shooting occurred around 6:18 pm at Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 04:00By Matthew AquinoIvanka Trump thanks the nation for prayers
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump has thanked everyone for sending prayers to her father and the other victims during today's rally shooting.
Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today's senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our…
Copy linkCopied - Today, 03:33By Matthew AquinoPresident Biden spoke with Donald Trump
President Joe Biden has spoken to Trump tonight, the White House reports.
It was not revealed what was said between the two candidates.
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- Today, 03:30By Matthew AquinoTiffany Ariana Trump speaks out
Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Ariana Trump has spoken out after the 'assassination attempt' at her father's rally earlier this evening.
The outpouring of love and support for my dad is deeply appreciated. Thank you God for keeping my father alive. Political violence is never the answer. God bless the secret service and law enforcement who fearlessly intervened. Please include the families of the victims in your…
Copy linkCopied - Today, 03:00By Matthew AquinoRepublican National Committee releases statement
"President Trump is in my prayers after surviving this assassination attempt," Reince Priebus, Chairman of the MKE 2024 Host Committee said.
"We are also heartbroken that reports indicate that at least one innocent person has been killed and perhaps others have been injured.
"This horrific violence has no place in America."
"Guests have already begun to arrive in Wisconsin, and we look forward to working with the Republican National Committee to welcome everyone to Milwaukee this week."
Copy linkCopied - Today, 02:45By Matthew AquinoMore sights and scenes from the Trump rally
Below are pictures from Donald Trump's rally which took place in Butler, Pennsylvania where the former president was grazed by a bullet.
Copy linkCopied - Today, 02:36By Matthew AquinoShooting is considered a possible assassination attempt
The Secret Service is treating the shooting as a possible assassination attempt on Trump, 78.
The federal agency confirmed an unidentified shooter fired multiple shots from an elevated position toward the stage where Trump was delivering remarks to supporters.
The shooting left one rally spectator dead, and two others were injured critically, the federal agency said.
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