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Trump's shooter at the Pennsylvania rally was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pa., squeezed off at least five to seven shots — one of which grazed Trump in the ear —
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred when a gunman, later identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a nearby building. Trump was shot in the ear and was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents.
Details of the Incident
• The shooting occurred at around 6:15 p.m. local time, during Trump’s speech at the Butler Farm Show grounds.
• The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was perched on the roof of a building about 140 meters from the stage where Trump was speaking.
• Trump was hit in the ear and was bleeding, but he was able to speak and was whisked away by Secret Service agents.
• The shooter was killed by Secret Service agents, and one attendee was killed and two others were critically injured.
• The FBI is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination of the former president.
Reactions and Statements
• Trump himself posted on social media, saying he was “fine” and that the bullet “pierced the upper part” of his right ear.
• The Secret Service described the incident as an “assassination attempt” and said that Trump was “safe” and receiving medical attention.
• The FBI identified Crooks as the suspect and said that the investigation is ongoing.
• Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, condemned the attack and vowed to investigate.
• President Joe Biden also released a statement, saying “there’s no place in America for this type of violence” and that it’s “sick” and “sickening”.
Aftermath
• The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many calling for increased security measures to protect Trump and other public figures.
• The Republican National Convention, which was set to take place on Monday, July 15, 2024, is still scheduled to proceed as planned.
• The FBI is continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack, but no evidence has been released yet.
Timeline
• 6:15 p.m. local time: The shooting occurs at the Butler Farm Show grounds.
• 6:30 p.m. local time: Trump is rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents.
• 7:00 p.m. local time: The FBI is called to the scene and begins investigating.
• 8:00 p.m. local time: The Secret Service identifies the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
• 9:00 p.m. local time: The FBI releases a statement saying that the investigation is ongoing and that Trump is “safe”.
• July 14, 2024: The FBI identifies Crooks as the suspect and releases his name to the public.
• July 15, 2024: The Republican National Convention is set to take place, despite the incident.