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Trump shooting live updates: Local police were inside shooter's building, USSS says

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

ByIvan Pereira, Mark Osborne, Kevin Shalvey, Emily Shapiro, and Leah Sarnoff
Last Updated: July 14, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT

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. One spectator was killed and two were hurt, officials said.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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    Here's how the news is developing.
    Jul 15, 2024, 1:58 PM EDT

    What we know about the shooting

    The federal investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is focused on the suspected gunman's motives for the crime and whether he was aided by others. Read more here.

    This aerial image shows the location of the stage at the Trump rally in Butler, Pa., and the suspected shooter's location on a rooftop near the venue.
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    Jul 14, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT

    Mike Pence condmens political violence

    Former Vice President Mike Pence issued an updated statement Sunday morning condemning political violence.

    "Karen and I thank God that President Trump is safe and recovering following yesterday's attempted assassination and are grateful for the swift response by Secret Service that undoubtedly saved lives. We are praying for his full recovery and for those lost and injured in this horrific attack. There is no place in America for political violence and it must be universally condemned," he wrote in a post on X.

    -ABC News Kelsey Walsh

    Jul 14, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT

    Johnson says 'we've got to turn the rhetoric down'

    House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday called on Americans to "turn the rhetoric down" following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

    "This is a horrific act of political violence. It ought to be roundly condemned. Obviously, we can't go on like this as a society," Johnson said on NBC News' "Today."

    "We've got to turn the rhetoric down. We've got to turn the temperature down in this country. And we need leaders of all parties on both sides to call that out."

    -ABC News' Justin Ryan Gomez

    Jul 14, 2024, 8:27 AM EDT

    Netanyahu: 'Assassination attempt on American democracy'

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Trump a quick recovery on Sunday.

    "This isn't just a crime, it's an assassination attempt on American democracy," he said while speaking before a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem.

    -ABC News' Victoria Beaulé

    Jul 14, 2024, 8:26 AM EDT

    Bethel Park School District confirms suspected gunman was an alum

    The Bethel Park School District confirmed on Sunday that the suspected gunman was a graduate of Bethel Park High School and graduated with the Class of 2022.

    Investigators confirmed to ABC News they believe this screenshot shows suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks receiving his diploma and is part of their probe.
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    "The school district wishes to express its sincere wishes for a speedy and full recovery for Mr. Trump and for those in attendance at the Saturday event who may have been physically harmed or emotionally impacted by these tragic events. We offer special condolences to the family of at least one attendee who was killed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time," the district said in a statement.

    -ABC News' Sasha Pezenik

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