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.

Last Updated: July 16, 2024, 2:45 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.

    Jul 16, 2024, 2:45 PM EDT

    Biden received new Homeland Security briefing Tuesday

    President Joe Biden received an updated Homeland Security briefing on Tuesday from national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Homeland Security Adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall, according to the White House.

    Jul 16, 2024, 2:18 PM EDT

    Trump to hold 1st rally since shooting on Saturday in Michigan

    Former President Donald Trump will hold his first rally since the assassination attempt this Saturday, July 20, at an arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, his campaign said.

    Trump’s vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, will also appear at the rally.

    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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    Jul 16, 2024, 11:53 AM EDT

    House Homeland Security Committee chairman calls on Secret Service director, FBI director, Mayorkas to testify

    House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Texas, is calling on Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray to testify before the committee on Tuesday, July 23.

    "The American people want answers," Green said in a statement. "It is imperative that we partner to understand what went wrong, and how Congress can work with the departments and agencies to ensure this never happens again."

    Cheatle is expected to testify before the GOP-led House Oversight Committee on Monday, July 22.

    Jul 16, 2024, 11:14 AM EDT

    Injured victim shot in chest, liver; out of medically induced coma

    One of the men injured in Saturday's shooting, 57-year-old David Dutch, was shot in the chest and liver, according to the Marine Corps League of Pennsylvania.

    Dutch is no longer in a medically induced coma and has been upgraded from critical to stable condition, the organization said.

    An aerial view shows the site during the police investigation into gunfire at a campaign rally of Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump, in Butler, Pa., July 14, 2024.
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    Dutch is a former Marine who serves as commandant of his Marine Corps League detachment, the organization said.

    The other injured victim, 74-year-old James Copenhaver, has also been upgraded from critical to stable condition, officials said.

    -ABC News’ Alex Presha

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