Trump shooting updates: Shooter flew drone near site hours before shooting

One spectator was killed and two were hurt in the shooting on July 13.

ByIvan Pereira, Mark Osborne, Kevin Shalvey, Emily Shapiro, and Leah Sarnoff
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Last Updated: July 24, 2024, 4:49 PM 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 July 13.

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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    Jul 13, 2024, 11:29 PM EDT

    Trump leaves Butler area

    Trump left the Butler, Pennsylvania, area just after 11 p.m., according to Gov. Josh Shapiro.

    "Under the protection of US Secret Service and with the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police, former President Trump has now left the Butler area," Shapiro said. "Lori and I are thankful that his team reports that he is fine and we continue to wish him a full and speedy recovery."

    The former president left the area about five hours after the shooting took place.

    Trump's plane took off from Pittsburgh, but a destination was not released.

    Jul 13, 2024, 10:34 PM EDT

    Biden spoke with Trump: White House official

    President Biden spoke with Trump, a White House official told ABC News.

    Biden also spoke with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the official said.

    -ABC News' Mary Bruce

    Jul 13, 2024, 10:27 PM EDT

    Male shooter was killed by Secret Service counter-sniper: Source

    The suspected shooter was a man and was killed by a Secret Service counter-sniper, according to a source familiar with the investigation.

    His identity hasn't been immediately confirmed.

    FBI Director Christopher Wray briefed Biden and the national security adviser Jake Sullivan, according to the source.

    A screen grab captured from a video, shows a person who is believed to be the suspected gunman according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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    -ABC News' Pierre Thomas

    Jul 13, 2024, 10:12 PM EDT

    Biden returning to the White House from Delaware

    The president will be departing from his home in Delaware and return back to the White House tonight, officials annouced.

    Biden is expected to arrive at 12:30 a.m., the White House said.

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