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(NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump is said to be “fine” after being shot, apparently in the ear, at a Pennsylvania rally. The suspected shooter was killed by the Secret Service who said one rally attendee was killed and two were critically injured.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on Sunday confirmed the identity of the deceased as Corey Comperatore, a former volunteer firefighter. Shapiro said Comperatore’s wife told him that Corey dove onto his family to protect them once shots were fired.
Early Sunday morning, the FBI confirmed the suspected shooter’s name is Thomas Matthew Crooks. Per state records, he’s a registered Republican, but The Associated Press reports he donated $15 to a progressive PAC the day President Joe Biden was sworn in.
After several loud noises, Trump paused his speech, put his right hand to his right ear and then ducked down on his own power as people around him yelled “get down, get down.” As people seated behind Trump ducked and screamed, TV microphones picked up the sound of rapid shots.
Trump, who appeared to be bleeding as he left the stage, was examined at a Butler, Pa. medical facility. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he felt a bullet hit his ear during the shooting.
In a press briefing late Saturday night, Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of FBI Pittsburgh Field Office, said that law enforcement does not yet have a motive for the shooting.
Officials have identified all three civilian victims but are withholding names until extended family notification can be completed. All three were adult males.
Whether Crooks acted alone is not confirmed yet, with officials adding: “We are not taking for granted that this was a lone wolf attack.”
Trump communications director Steven Cheung also issued a short statement: “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”
President Joe Biden came out in support of his political rival after the shooting, stating in a press conference that there was “no place in America for this kind of violence.”
Bipartisan calls against “political violence” came in the hours after the shooting, with multiple lawmakers sharing statements about the incident.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose father and uncle were shot and killed in office, said Saturday’s shooting was the “product of so much vitriol and so much anger.”
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A map shows the area where Trump’s Pennsylvania rally was held, including the location of the suspected shooter.
Witnesses told media outlets they saw the suspected shooter on a roof outside the Trump rally in Pennsylvania where one attendee was killed and two were critically injured. The former president was shot in the ear and was treated at a local hospital.
The suspected shooter was killed by the Secret Service.
The chair of the House Oversight Committee has called for a briefing following a shooting at a Trump rally and said the committee will call U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for a hearing.
“The entire Department of Defense condemns this violence, which has absolutely no place in our democracy. This is not the way that we resolve our differences in America—and it must never be. I’m relieved that reports indicate former President Trump is safe, and I am praying for him and his family and everyone affected by this appalling incident,” said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Jr.
“During Former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on the evening of July 13 at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue. U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. U.S. Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and Former President Trump is safe. One spectator was killed, and two spectators were critically injured. This incident is currently under investigation. and the Secret Service has notified the FBI,” said Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi.
The former president, who was whisked away from the stage by Secret Service agents following a shooting at his Butler, Pa. rally Sunday, posted on Truth Social after receiving medical treatment for an apparent injury. See the text of his post below:
“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. 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. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
“Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. 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,” Clinton said.
“I went through this with my own family. I was with my dad… I know the implications to this country probably as well as anybody does,” Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., said.
His father, Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated in a Los Angeles hotel in 1968 as he was campaigning for the presidency.
The Vice President said in a statement;
I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania.
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.
We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action.
Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence
NewsNation’s Robert Sherman describes the reactions from the crowd after shots were fired at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
“FBI personnel are on the scene in Butler, Pennsylvania and the FBI will continue to work jointly with the U.S. Secret Service as the investigation moves forward,” the agency said in a statement
President Joe Biden addressed the nation following a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania that led to the former president being rushed off stage.
“There’s no place in America for this kind of violence,” Biden said.
The president strongly condemned the attack and said he it appears Trump is doing well and that more updates would be provided as information becomes available.
The suspected shooter at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania was killed by a Secret Service counterassault team, the Associated Press reports.
The U.S. Secret Service spokesperson said on X: “An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
NewsNation’s Blake Burman on the Secret Service response during the Trump rally: