A gunman shot at former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening, July 13, 2024, at the Butler Farm Show grounds, killing one spectator and critically injuring two others before being killed, according to the Secret Service.
When Trump emerged from behind the podium, surrounded by Secret Service agents, blood could be seen on his face as he defiantly pumped his fist in the air as he was led to an awaiting SUV.
In a news conference that began shortly before midnight, authorities said they were investigating the incident as an assassination attempt. Early Sunday morning, the FBI identified the suspected gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, in Butler, Pa.
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Supporters react after former President Trump was shot at during a rally on Saturday at Butler County Fairgrounds.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Former President Donald Trump makes a fist gesture towards the crowd after being shot in the ear during an attempted assassination at a rally Saturday in Butler.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures as he is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he leaves the stage at a campaign rally, Saturday, in Butler, Pa.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures as he is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents. He is also helped off the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday.
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A crowd waits for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump to speak at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday.
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Members of the crowd react as U.S. Secret Service agents surround Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday.
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An officer stands at his car early Sunday, closing access to the site of the rally where former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt on Saturday in Butler, Pa.. Behind the officer, a large flag from the rally still flies.
