Reports: FBI knows identity of shooter at Trump rally
10:30 p.m. update
NBC news reports authorities know the name of the shooter at Donald Trump’s rally.
The alleged shooter had his wallet and ID on his person when he was killed. Investigative Reporter Tom Winter says the FBI is now pouring through the man’s background. Winter adds they will not release the name until they know more about him and determine whether he was working alone. The FBI is leading the way on the investigation.
9:15 p.m. update
The U.S. Secret Service says the shooter at Donald Trump’s rally fired multiple shots at the stage from an elevated position. They say the shooter is dead, along with one spectator. Two spectators are in critical condition. The agency repeated that Trump is “safe” and is being evaluated.
9 p.m. update
Former President Trump says he was shot. In a new statement, Trump said the bullet pieced the upper part of his right ear. He said he knew something was wrong immediately, and he heard “a whizzing” sound, shots and felt the bullet ripping through his skin. He added “much bleeding took place.” Trump said he “wants to extend his condolences of the person at the rally that was killed, and he thanked the Secret Service.
8:45 p.m. update
The shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump is now being called “an assassination attempt” by law enforcement.
Video from the scene in Butler, Pennsylvania shows a body on the roof of a building about 400 feet away from where the former President was speaking at a campaign rally. Although Donald Trump had blood on his face as he was taken from the stage, the Secret Service says he is safe. A statement released on Donald Trump’s social media confirms he was shot in the upper part of his right ear.
Law enforcement officials say the gunman, as well as an individual attending the rally are both dead.
7:45 p.m. update
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he and his wife are praying for Donald Trump. Trump was speaking at his rally in Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon when audible pops could be heard.
Trump was immediately tackled by Secret Service and rushed off stage. In a post on X, Pence said he urges “every American” to join him in sending prayers. The Secret Service and Trump’s campaign have confirmed Trump is safe.
There are now reports flooding in that the alleged shooter is dead, and one other person may have been killed in the incident.
7:30 p.m.
There are multiple reports that the suspect who fired shots at former President Trump is dead.
7:15 p.m. update
The Secret Service says Donald Trump is safe.
Trump had blood around his ear after shots may have been fired during his rally in Pennsylvania today. While he was speaking in Butler, audible pops could be heard, and he was immediately tackled by Secret Service. He was rushed off stage by agents while pumping his fist in the air, and was driven off in a heavily protected vehicle.
Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick said he heard what sounded like gunfire and he saw someone go down in the crowd behind Trump.
One witness at the scene confirmed Trump appeared to have blood above his right ear.
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