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

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Last Updated: July 14, 2024, 8:41 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.
    6:16 AM EDT

    What we know about the shooting

    As the FBI investigation continues, questions are swirling about how a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man was able to ascend undetected to a roof near a Trump rally, gain a direct line of sight and fire several rounds at the former president. 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.
    ABC News

    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

    Jul 14, 2024, 8:11 AM EDT

    Internal Trump campaign memo asks staff to avoid offices, says 24/7 armed security will be enhanced

    In an internal Trump campaign memo sent to staff, and obtained by ABC News, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita ask staff to avoid the campaign offices in D.C. and West Palm Beach and say they're enhancing the armed security presence with 24/7 officers on site.

    Wiles and LaCivita said the Republican convention will continue as planned and asked staff not to comment publicly on what occurred.

    "We condemn all forms of violence, and will not tolerate dangerous rhetoric on social media," they said in the memo.

    -ABC News' Katherine Faulders

    Jul 14, 2024, 7:52 AM EDT

    Trump calls for Americans to 'stand United' after shooting

    Former President Donald Trump on Sunday called for Americans to "stand United" after an assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally left one person dead.

    It was "God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," the former president said in a post on the Truth Social platform. Trump previously said he was struck in the ear by a bullet.

    Trump added, "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."

    -ABC News' John Santucci and Kevin Shalvey

    Jul 14, 2024, 7:24 AM EDT

    RNC security plans to be reexamined, senior official says

    Officials on Sunday will be reexamining security plans for the Republican National Convention to determine whether any changes need to be made in light of Saturday’s assassination attempt, a senior federal official told ABC News.

    People walk outside the Fiserv Forum ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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    The convention is scheduled to begin Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    Security details could be altered ahead of the event, including the number of agents and snipers deployed to the locations used by people under U.S. Secret Security protection.

    Officials may also decide whether events outside the convention perimeter should be canceled, moved or have enhanced security measures.

    -ABC News’ Aaron Katersky, Josh Margolin and Pierre Thomas

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