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Trump shooting live updates: Shooter told his dad he was going to gun range

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 15, 2024, 11:53 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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    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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    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

    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

    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.

    10:45 AM EDT

    Secret Service director to appear for public hearing in House next week

    The House Oversight Committee will receive a briefing from the Secret Service on Tuesday, a source told ABC News.

    Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle is then expected to appear for a public hearing in the House on July 22, the source added, citing conversations with the Secret Service. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Fox News Monday morning that he's "100% confident" the hearing with Cheatle will happen.

    The Secret Service will also brief GOP committee members later on Monday, a source familiar with House Committee on Homeland Security told ABC News.

    Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as multiple shots rang out during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024.
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    -ABC News’ Lauren Peller

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