Former President Trump was shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
One bystander was killed and two others were critically injured.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism.
The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, used a legally purchased semiautomatic AR-style rifle.
Trump was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after the shooting.
Former President Donald Trump was shot during a rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The shooting occurred around 6:30 PM local time and left one bystander dead and two others critically injured. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was armed with a legally purchased semiautomatic AR-style rifle.
Trump was speaking to his supporters when the shooting occurred. He could be seen touching his ear after hearing a whizzing sound and feeling a bullet pierce through it. Secret Service agents quickly shielded Trump and whisked him offstage into an SUV for safety.
Crooks, who was later killed by snipers, reportedly fired multiple shots at the rally. The former president was taken to a local hospital for treatment and later released with non-life-threatening injuries. The Secret Service also confirmed that Trump's security detail had acted appropriately in response to the threat.
The shooting has raised concerns about security at political rallies and sparked calls for increased measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The FBI is currently investigating the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism, and President Joe Biden has ordered an independent security review of the attack.