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Trump shooting live updates: Authorities detail how they suspect the gunman reached roof; motive still a mystery

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.

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.


What we know about the shooting

After conducting more than 100 interviews, searching the suspect's home and vehicle, and cracking into his cellphone, FBI investigators were still searching on Tuesday for the motive that led a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man to attempt to assassinate a former president. Read more here.


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Mike Pence condmens political violence

Former Vice President Mike Pence issued an updated statement Sunday morning condemning political violence.

"Karen and I thank God that President Trump is safe and recovering following yesterday's attempted assassination and are grateful for the swift response by Secret Service that undoubtedly saved lives. We are praying for his full recovery and for those lost and injured in this horrific attack. There is no place in America for political violence and it must be universally condemned," he wrote in a post on X.

-ABC News Kelsey Walsh


Johnson says 'we've got to turn the rhetoric down'

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday called on Americans to "turn the rhetoric down" following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

"This is a horrific act of political violence. It ought to be roundly condemned. Obviously, we can't go on like this as a society," Johnson said on NBC News' "Today."

"We've got to turn the rhetoric down. We've got to turn the temperature down in this country. And we need leaders of all parties on both sides to call that out."

-ABC News' Justin Ryan Gomez


Netanyahu: 'Assassination attempt on American democracy'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Trump a quick recovery on Sunday.

"This isn't just a crime, it's an assassination attempt on American democracy," he said while speaking before a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem.

-ABC News' Victoria Beaulé


Bethel Park School District confirms suspected gunman was an alum

The Bethel Park School District confirmed on Sunday that the suspected gunman was a graduate of Bethel Park High School and graduated with the Class of 2022.

"The school district wishes to express its sincere wishes for a speedy and full recovery for Mr. Trump and for those in attendance at the Saturday event who may have been physically harmed or emotionally impacted by these tragic events. We offer special condolences to the family of at least one attendee who was killed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time," the district said in a statement.

-ABC News' Sasha Pezenik