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.
Biden briefing on Trump rally shooting is underway in Situation Room
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are receiving an updated briefing on the Trump rally shooting in the White House Situation Room, according to the White House.
Officials giving updates to the president include: FBI Director Christopher Wray, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Biden will deliver remarks at 1:30 p.m.
Jul 14, 2024, 12:09 PM EDT
Reps to introduce bill to enhance Secret Service protection for Trump, Biden, RFK Jr.
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., plan to introduce a bipartisan bill that would provide "enhanced Secret Service protection" for President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
"Last night’s attempted assassination of former President Trump was a dark moment in our nation’s history. As reports continue to emerge, it’s clear that more protection is needed for all major candidates for president," Torres and Lawler said in a joint statement.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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No known ties to extremists
Investigators are still searching for any ties between the suspect and extremist organizations or individuals, scouring information from the suspect's phone and other digital devices, law enforcement sources said.
The shooter was identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
-ABC News' Pierre Thomas
Jul 14, 2024, 11:31 AM EDT
RNC still 'on track'
Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming said there are no changes, as of now, to the Republican National Convention, which begins Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
"I don't see a situation where there are massive changes. We haven't heard anything yet. We haven't been told anything that's going to change," Schimming said on "Upfront," a show aired on WISN-TV, an ABC affiliate station.
"Everything I've heard so far is we're still on track: vice presidential nomination on Wednesday night, of course, the presidential on Thursday," he said.
Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024.
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Milwaukee Police Department Chief Jeffrey Norman expressed confidence in security for the convention.
"This is a national special security event. There's no higher security that you can have for this type of event," Norman said. "It's important that we have that reassurance to our community, to those who are being participants, that we got this."
When asked whether Saturday’s shooting prompted concerns about new protests, Norman said, "At this time, no, because we're all prepared, in regards to the engagement between our law enforcement partners and also our partners in the community. We're working out a lot of different plans."
