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Trump shooting live updates: Secret Service killed Trump rally shooter 26 seconds after first shot
One spectator was killed and two were hurt in Saturday's shooting.
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.
The alleged shooter was killed by snipers. One spectator was killed and two were hurt, officials said.
Latest headlines:
- Secret Service killed Trump rally shooter 26 seconds after first shot
- Trump not expected to attend funeral of man killed at rally
- Video obtained by WTAE appears to show gunman pacing beyond boundaries of rally
- House Homeland Security Committee asks state, local law enforcement to testify
- Secret Service requested local police cruiser at building where shooter was
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.
Shooter fired as many as 8 rounds from AR-style rifle: Sources
The shooter fired as many as eight rounds from an AR-style rifle while perched on a rooftop adjacent to the venue, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
The shooter was 200 to 300 yards away at the time of the gunfire, the sources said.
-ABC News' Aaron Katersky
Trump says bullet hit him in the ear
Former President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he was shot "with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear," during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," he said.
Trump thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for the rapid response and extended his condolences to the family of the person who was killed and the other person who was injured.
"It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country," he said.
'We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured': Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris released a statement on X stating that she has been briefed about the shooting at the Trump rally.
"Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting," she said.
"We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence," the vice president added.
Bill Clinton condemns attack at rally
Former President Bill Clinton released a statement on X stating "violence has no place in America."
"Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service," he said.