Everything We Know So Far About The Trump Rally Shooting

Former President Donald Trump was quickly rushed away during his Butler, Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024 after a series of gunshots were heard. A video of the incident shows Trump stopping his speech mid-sentence as the gunfire is heard offscreen. The Republican presidential candidate grabbed his ear and ducked under the podium as his Secret Service detail frantically covered him. Many in the crowd are also seen ducking for cover. A few seconds later, Trump, with blood pouring from his ear, was led from the stage by Secret Service agents. Trump also stopped briefly to raise his fist at the crowd. 

🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump responded to his assassination attempt with bravery and pride. This is the strongest man in America. pic.twitter.com/XLT8tDTBFt

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Although this story is rapidly unfolding, Trump's spokesperson has assured the public that he is okay. "President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act," they said (per ABC News). "He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility." So far, President Joe Biden has yet to make a formal statement about the incident, although he's been notified of the situation, according to the White House. "The President has received an initial briefing on the incident at Former President Trump's rally."

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According to CNN, a member of the crowd and the shooter — who has now been identified as 20-year-old Matthew Crooks — are dead, with two additional spectators in critical condition. 

Dave McCormick, the Republican nominee running for Senate in Pennsylvania, reportedly witnessed a person behind him get struck with a bullet. "All the sudden shots started to crack, someone behind me appears to have been shot," he shared with Politico. "There's lots of blood, and then the Secret Service were all over President Trump." Meanwhile, Slippery Rock Mayor Jondavid Longo explained that "there were a few, few rounds." 

President Joe Biden has since addressed the shooting in a statement. "I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania," Biden posted to X (formerly Twitter). "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." Biden also expressed gratitude to the Secret Service for keeping Trump safe. "There's no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."