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One spectator was killed and two were critically hurt in Saturday's shooting.

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Last updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:56AM GMT
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Federal authorities are investigating after former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an assassination attempt at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Blood splattered on Trump's face as Secret Service agents surrounded him and led him off the stage to a waiting vehicle to whisk him away. Trump is "fine," a spokesperson said.

The alleged shooter was killed by snipers. Corey Comperatore, a firefighter and a father of two daughters, died in the shooting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said. Two other people who attended the rally were also injured.

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Jul 15, 2024, 1:16 AM

Timeline: How the Trump assassination attempt unfolded

Here's a a minute-by-minute timeline of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Jul 14, 2024, 12:10 PM GMT

Shooter was 400 feet away from Trump, ABC News verifies location

ABC News has verified the location of the shooter at Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania in approximate relation to Trump's stage, as well as snipers visible on nearby roofs.

This map shows the location of the shooter at Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania in approximate relation to Trump's stage, as well as snipers visible on nearby roofs.
This map shows the location of the shooter at Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania in approximate relation to Trump's stage, as well as snipers visible on nearby roofs.

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Jul 14, 2024, 12:01 PM GMT

Trump's daughter decries 'political violence'

Former President Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany said that "political violence is never the answer," as she thanked members of the Secret Service and law enforcement for "fearlessly" intervening on Saturday.

"Please include the families of the victims in your prayers," she said on X. "As you saw today, my father is a fighter and he will continue to fight for you and the USA."

The former president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., said in a separate statement on social media that the shooting should "get the same attention" as the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Jul 14, 2024, 12:02 PM GMT

Trump shares prayers for victims shot in Saturday rally in new statement

Former President Donald Trump posted a new update on Truth Social Sunday morning thanking supporters for their thoughts and prayers and sharing his own for the victims of the shooting.

"Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed," he said. "In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win."

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Jul 14, 2024, 11:16 AM GMT

Officials reexamine security plans for RNC

A senior federal official tells ABC News that, as the investigation continues, officials today will be reexamining security plans for the RNC in Milwaukee.

They will determine whether any changes need to be made in light of the attempted assassination.