Watch Live: New details on Trump rally shooting investigation

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, a shooting occurred at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting left at least one person dead and two others critically injured. The suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service agents.

Key Developments:

• The FBI has identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
• The shooting occurred from an elevated position outside the rally venue, with the suspect firing multiple shots towards the stage.
• Trump was rushed off stage by the Secret Service and was treated for a graze wound to his ear.
• One spectator was killed, and two others were critically injured in the shooting.
• The Secret Service has launched an investigation into the shooting, with the FBI leading the probe.
• Trump has called for unity and resilience in the wake of the shooting, urging Americans to “stand united” and “ascend above the hate.”

Eyewitness Accounts:

• A witness described the scene as “chaotic” and “bloody,” with people running and screaming as the shots were fired.
• Another witness said they saw Trump being rushed off stage by the Secret Service, with blood on his face.
• A Pennsylvania state senator who was in attendance described the scene as “very scary” and called on the nation to “dial down” political rhetoric.

Reactions:

• President Joe Biden condemned the shooting, saying it was “an attack on democracy” and calling for unity.
• Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, also condemned the shooting.
• Trump’s campaign manager, Brad Parscale, called the shooting a “cowardly act” and vowed to continue campaigning.

Investigation:

• The FBI and Secret Service are leading the investigation into the shooting.
• Authorities are reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the motive behind the shooting.
• The FBI has identified bomb-making materials found in the suspect’s vehicle and at his home.

Timeline:

• 8:00 PM EST: The shooting occurs at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
• 8:30 PM EST: Trump is rushed off stage by the Secret Service.
• 9:00 PM EST: The FBI and Secret Service begin investigating the shooting.
• 10:00 PM EST: The suspect is identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks.
• 11:00 PM EST: Trump is treated for a graze wound to his ear.
• 12:00 AM EST: The Secret Service launches an investigation into the shooting.

Stay Tuned for Updates:

This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.