Jul 16, 2024, 12:21 PM GMT
Visual Timeline: How the assassination attempt unfolded
A minute-by-minute analysis of multiple videos from Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
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One spectator was killed and two were critically hurt in Saturday's shooting.
Last updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:56AM GMT
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
ByMike Levine
Jul 16, 2024, 10:33 AM GMT
Suspected gunman purchased 50 rounds of ammunition day of shooting: Officials
The suspected gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally Saturday purchased 50 rounds of ammunition ahead of the event, according to a bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI Monday.
Thomas Matthew Crooks purchased the rounds from a gun and ammunition shop in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, according to officials.
The bulletin notes that two improvised explosive devices were found in the shooter's car and one at his home.
"Over the last several months, Crooks received several packages, including some marked as possibly containing hazardous material, according to a review of his shipping history," officials wrote.
Officials also warn of future "follow-on or retaliatory acts of violence in response to this assassination attempt."
"We cannot rule out the possibility that some DVEs (Domestic violent extremists) or other actors may attempt follow-on or retaliatory acts of violence in response to this assassination attempt."
Jul 16, 2024, 1:56 AM GMT
Trump family member will attend shooting victim Corey Comperatore's funeral
Eric Trump said there is "no question" that a Trump family member will attend the funeral of Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed at the campaign rally on Saturday.
During an interview with Fox News on Monday night at the Republican National Convention, Eric called Comperatore's death "unthinkable," adding, "This is a person who loved Donald Trump, his family. He jumped on his children. It's unthinkable what happened there."
Comperatore, 50, was a firefighter and a father of two daughters, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday. He was from Sarver, Pennsylvania.
Comperatore "died a hero" when he "dove on his family" to protect them from the gunfire during the rally, his wife said, according to Shapiro.
Eric Trump said that the GoFundMe page created for Comperatore's family was close to reaching $5 million.
Jul 15, 2024, 9:55 PM GMT
Trump tells ABC News assassination attempt had 'impact'
Former President Donald Trump shared an update with ABC News' Jonathan Karl on how his right ear is recovering and said the assassination attempt at his campaign rally Saturday had "impact."
When asked if the close call to the bullet striking his head "changed him," Trump said, "I don't like to think about that, but, yes, I think has an impact."
Trump said his ear is doing fine and that he hopes the bandage will be off by the time he speaks on Thursday at the Republican National Convention.
