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Trump shooting live updates: Authorities detail how they suspect gunman reached roof

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

ByIvan Pereira, Mark Osborne, Kevin Shalvey, Emily Shapiro, and Leah Sarnoff
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Last Updated: July 15, 2024, 12:38 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 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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    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 the roof, 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 15, 2024, 12:38 PM EDT

    Security planners reassessed plans for Biden's visit to Vegas

    Security planners have reassessed and reexamined their plans for President Joe Biden’s visit to Las Vegas this week in light of Saturday's shooting, a senior official briefed on the matter told ABC News.

    Officials expect that there will be a heightened level of security and additional federal agents on site in Las Vegas, the official said.

    Biden will be in Las Vegas from Monday to Wednesday for several events.

    -ABC News’ Josh Margolin

    Jul 15, 2024, 11:53 AM EDT

    Trump calls for RFK Jr. to receive Secret Service protection

    Former President Donald Trump posted on social media that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should have Secret Service protection "in light of what is going on in the world today" and "Given the history of the Kennedy Family.”

    Last year, Kennedy said his request for Secret Service protection had been denied.

    Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., said Sunday that they plan to introduce a bipartisan bill that would provide "enhanced Secret Service protection" for President Joe Biden, Trump and RFK Jr.

    -ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa, Soorin Kim and Kelsey Walsh

    Jul 15, 2024, 11:44 AM EDT

    Cruz calls for Secret Service director's resignation

    Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign in a post on X on Monday.

    Other Republican lawmakers have called on Cheatle to provide testimony, documents and explanations for the security posture that led to Saturday’s assassination attempt. Multiple committees have launched investigations and Cheatle has accepted an invitation to appear for a public hearing in the House next week.

    Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., July 13, 2024.
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    Cruz’s social media post also called for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ resignation, though this is not the first time that Cruz has called for Mayorkas to step down. He previously made similar calls over Mayorkas' management of the southern border.

    -ABC News’ Allie Pecorin

    Jul 15, 2024, 11:37 AM EDT

    Biden receiving security update in Situation Room

    President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are receiving a security update in the Situation Room Monday morning, according to the White House.

    Among the officials providing updates are Attorney General Merrick Garland, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle and Secret Service Deputy Director Ronald Rowe are participating in the meeting virtually, the White House said.

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