Shooter at Donald Trump Rally Identified by FBI
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The FBI has named the suspect who opened fire at a Donald Trump rally in Butler County, Pa., on Saturday, July 13.
A 20-year-old man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was named by the FBI as subject involved in what authorities are describing as an assassination attempt on the former president. The FBI said the investigation into the incident is “active and ongoing.”
Following the shooting, the Secret Services announced that the shooter had been neutralized by authorities and was declared deceased. One person at the rally was killed and two others were critically injured.
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Shooting Was ‘Assassination Attempt,’ No Known Motive: Authorities
4 hr 24 min ago
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Kevin Rojek, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Field Office in Pittsburgh, confirmed at a press conference late on Saturday, July 13, that the shooting was an “assassination attempt” of former President Trump.
Rojek said authorities were not yet able to identify the shooter. He said authorities do not know the shooter’s motive.
Authorities said at the press conference that they have no reason to think anyone else was involved in the shooting, but the matter remains under investigation.
The fatal victim of the shooting, along with the two critically wounded victims, were all adult males, say authorities. Authorities say they know the identity of all three people, but are not releasing that information at this time.
2 Critically Wounded People Now at Allegheny General Hospital
5 hr 46 min ago
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Two people who were critically wounded are being treated at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, about an hour from Butler County.
The two patients are in “critical condition,” Dan Laurent, a spokesperson for the hospital, tells PEOPLE.
He did not comment on the nature of the injuries.Laurent says the former president was not brought to Allegheny General.
Eyewitness Says He Saw a Man with a Rifle on a Rooftop Moments Before Rally Shooting
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An eyewitness told the BBC he saw a man with a rifle just before the shooting that took place at Trump’s campaign rally.
In an interview with the witness — identified by the outlet only as Greg — said he saw the man crawl on top of a building outside the event, minutes before gunfire was aimed at Trump, 78.
“We noticed the guy bear-crawling up the roof of the building beside us, 50 feet away from us,” Greg told the outlet. “… He had a rifle. We could clearly see him with a rifle.”
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FBI Will Lead Federal Investigation Into Shooting, Asks for Tips
6 hr 26 min ago
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A statement to PEOPLE from the FBI says, “The FBI has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency in the investigation of the incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred earlier today in Butler, Pennsylvania.”
The statement adds: “Special agents of the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office responded immediately, to include crisis response team members and evidence response technicians. We will continue to support this investigation with the full resources of the FBI, alongside our partners at the U.S. Secret Service and state and local law enforcement. Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is asked to call our tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.”
Eyewitness Describes Terror of Shooting Scene: ‘And Then the President Went Down’
6 hr 26 min ago
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In an interview with PEOPLE, James E. Hulings, Republican Committee Chair in Butler County, Pa., describes the terror and panic as gunshots rang out.
“There were three pops over to my left. Pop, pop, pop — and my first thought was, ‘What are they doing setting of firecrackers? Its not a good thing to do, it’s a crowd … the next president’s up there. Oh my God, what’s wrong with people?’ ”
“And then,” Hulings says, “the president went down. And Secret Service people piled on him.”
Butler District Attorney Tells PEOPLE Shooter Was on Adjacent Building Roof
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Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger tells PEOPLE that the shooter who opened fire at a rally for former President Donald Trump was on a building that was “adjacent to the venue” in Butler, Pa,, where gunfire rang out.
“[The first responders] are the true heroes of America,” Goldinger tells PEOPLE. “The way they handled this, the way they got President Trump out of there and everything. Incredible. I can’t say enough about law enforcement. They should be applauded that more people weren’t hurt today because of what occurred.”
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Ivanka Trump Says ‘I Love You Dad, Today and Always’ in Message After Shooting
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Former President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump sent a message of love to her father on social media after the shooting at his rally on July 13.
“Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania,” Trump said in a statement on X. “I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country.”
Concluded Ivanka, “I love you Dad, today and always.”
The Secret Service ‘Neutralized’ Trump Rally Shooter
7 hr 23 min ago
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“During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue,” the Secret Service said in a statement on social media. “US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated.”
According to the Secret Service, one spectator was killed and two spectators were critically injured.
“The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of investigation,” the statement said.
Trump Says ‘I Was Shot with a Bullet that Pierced … My Right Ear’
7 hr 31 min ago
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In a post on Truth Social, former President Trump wrote, “I want to thank The United Sates 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,” the statement continued. “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.”
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Gabby Giffords Recounts How ‘Terrifying’ Political Violence Is in Statement
7 hr 31 min ago
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, a Democrat who sustained a severe brain injury after being shot during an act of political violence in January 2011 at an event with constituents in Tucson, Arizona, said in a statement: “Political violence is terrifying. I know.”
“I’m holding former President Trump, and all those affected by today’s indefensible act of violence in my heart,” she continued. “Political violence is un-American and is never acceptable—never.”
Vice President Kamala Harris Says ‘We Must All Condemn This Abhorrent Act’
7 hr 39 min ago
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In a statement, Vice President Kamala Harris said following the shooting: “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.”
Donald Trump Jr. Says Dad Is in ‘Great Spirits’
7 hr 44 min ago
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Donald Trump Jr. said in a statement obtained by the AP that he spoke with his father on the phone, and that the former president is in “great spirits.”
Trump Jr. posted a photo to X of his injured father pumping his fist, writing, “He’ll never stop fighting to Save America.”
His brother Eric Trump posted the same photo to X with a caption that read, “This is the fighter America needs!”
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says ‘Thank God’ Trump Is Safe
7 hr 49 min ago
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Former House Speaker — and frequent Donald Trump foe — Nancy Pelosi said in a statement on July 13, “I thank God that former President Trump is safe.”
“As one whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society,” Pelosi wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Local DA Says Shooter Was on Rooftop ‘Several Hundred Yards’ Away
7 hr 52 min ago
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Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger told CNN during the network’s live broadcast that the shooter was at an adjacent building “several hundred yards” away and that hitting people at the rally “would have required a rifle.”
Goldinger said the shooting occurred outside the Secret Service’s security zone.
Goldinger described the scene as “chaos,” saying, “it’s really crazy right now.”
Biden Says He Tried to Get in Touch with Trump, Doesn’t Know Enough to Call It Assassination Attempt
7 hr 52 min ago
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President Joe Biden addressed the incident at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler on July 13 in a live press conference, stating that he tried to get in touch with the former president but “he’s with his doctors” and “doing well.”
“I plan on talking to him shortly, I hope when I get back to the telephone,” said Biden. “Look, there’s no place in America for this kind of violence, it’s sick, it’s sick. It’s one of the reasons why we have to unite this country. We cannot allow for this to be happening. We cannot be like this, we cannot condone this.”
Said Biden, “The bottom line is, the Trump rally is a rally that he should have been able to conduct peacefully without any problem but the idea that there’s political violence or violence in America like this is just unheard of, it’s just not appropriate. Everybody, everybody must condemn it.”
Biden said he was speaking to federal agencies about the incident, but declined to outright call it an assassination attempt. “I don’t know enough,” Biden said, asserting that he needs to know all the facts before he makes a comment.
Former Presidents Bush and Obama Issue Statements: ‘No Place for Political Violence’
8 hr 27 min ago
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Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama issued statements following the shooting on X (formerly Twitter).
Bush’s statement read: “Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attack on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response.”
Obama’s statement read: “There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.”
President Biden ‘Grateful’ Trump Is Safe: ‘Praying for Him and His Family’
8 hr 31 min ago
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President Joe Biden issued a statement following the shooting at a Trump rally, during which former President Trump was grazed by gunfire and at least one spectator, along with the suspected shooter, were reportedly killed.
“I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” Biden said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
“I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
“Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.”
U.S. Politicians Across Parties Condemn Violence in Wake of Trump Shooting
8 hr 45 min ago
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In the minutes after the reported shooting at former President Donald Trump’s Butler, Penn., rally, politicians from both sides of the aisle used social media to speak out against violence.
Wrote Democratic Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, “Political violence is absolutely unacceptable. I wish Donald Trump, and anyone else who may have been hurt, a speedy recovery.”
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), House Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican, said, “Kelly and I are praying for President Trump and all the attendees of the campaign rally today in Pennsylvania, and we send our gratitude to the law enforcement who responded at the scene.”
“I have been briefed by law enforcement and am continuing to monitor the developments. This horrific act of political violence at a peaceful campaign rally has no place in this country and should be unanimously and forcefully condemned.”
Butler County District Attorney Says Suspected Gunman and One Audience Member Are Dead
8 hr 56 min ago
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The district attorney of Butler County says that President Donald Trump was “grazed” by gunfire, according to multiple reporters.
ABC’s Olivia Rubin wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), “News: The suspected guman at the Trump rally is dead and so is one bystander, Butler County DA tells ABC. DA Richard A. Goldinger also says there is ‘possibly a second’ bystander dead as well.”
Secret Service Spokesperson Says ‘the Former President Is Safe’
9 hr 4 min ago
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Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the United States Secret Service, wrote in a post 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.”
Guglielmi added in his statement that “this is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
President Joe Biden Is Aware of the Situation Involving Donald Trump
9 hr 6 min ago
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President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation involving former President Donald Trump, according to NBC News. A senior White House official told the outlet that the president is in Delaware for the weekend.
Biden’s campaign is monitoring the situation as well, NBC News reported.
P.A. Governor Condemns Violence After Shooting at Trump Rally
9 hr 14 min ago
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The Governor of Pennsylvania addressed the incident at the Trump rally in a statement on social media shortly after, strongly condemning violence.
“Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable,” said Josh Shapiro. “It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.”
Added Shapiro, a Democrat, “I have been briefed on the situation. PA State Police are on the scene in Butler County and working with our federal and local partners.”
“Lori and I are praying for President Trump, the Secret Service officers who protected him, those attending the event, and all of the first responders still on the scene.”
President Trump Is ‘Fine and Being Checked Out,’ a Spokesperson Says
9 hr 16 min ago
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After the incident at the Butler rally, Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for former President Trump, said that he is okay.
“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,” said Cheung. “More details will follow.”
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