Trump Grazed by Bullet During Assassination Attempt; Gunman, Rally Attendee Killed

The victim who was killed at the rally has been identified as Corey Comperatore, a firefighter in Butler County and former chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company.

An update from CBS News states: Law enforcement officials on Sunday swarmed the home believed to be connected with the shooter in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Per Washington Post, after being evaluated at a medical facility in Pennsylvania, Trump flew to New Jersey, where he was seen exiting a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport around midnight. He is said to be doing okay.

According to the Washington Post, Rep. Ronny Jackson said his nephew was injured by a bullet that grazed his neck at the Trump rally. “He was grazed in the neck, a bullet crossed his neck, cut his neck, and he was bleeding,” he said. In a separate statement, he said the injury is “not serious” and that his nephew is “doing well.”

NY Post also states that the gunman had positioned himself on the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away, a bit longer than a football field, from the stage.

Per NY Post, an AR-style rifle was recovered near the gunman, who wore a shirt from a firearms Youtube channel.

According to the NY Post, public records show the gunman was registered to vote as a Republican, but made a small donation to a Democratic-aligned group in 2021 when he was 17-years-old.

White House officials confirm that President Biden will hold a briefing with homeland security and law enforcement officials at the White House on Sunday morning.

Per the FBI, this remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania State Police advise that the three victims of the shooting were adult men.

According to CNN, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI Pittsburgh office, said in a news conference that the agency is working on identifying the gunman by “doing biometric confirmations” because the suspect did not carry identification on him.

Sources say the shooter, who was reportedly a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, was positioned on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, gunfire rang out 10 to 15 minutes into Donald Trump's speech. The scene was described as chaotic.

In a press conference this evening, the FBI confirmed that they are considering today's shooting an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. At this time, the FBI is not prepared to identify the shooter, nor have they identified a motive and the crime scene is still considered active.

At the moment, police are present at the 100 block of Lawrence Avenue. They are searching a van with out-of-state license plates that has been parked here for hours. The bomb squad is en route.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Secret Service, 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. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures as the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Per a post on Truth Social by the former president, Donald Trump confirmed he sustained an injury in his upper right ear after being grazed by a bullet.

Per CNN, authorities do not have any information on the identity of the alleged shooter.

According to CNN, three law enforcement sources confirm the shooter was outside the venue at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Two of those sources say the shooter was on a roof, outside of the venue. Multiple law enforcement sources have referred to this individual as a sniper, although additional details about that are not clear. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said he was told by his chief detective that the shooter was on a building adjacent to the property and had no additional details on the person. “It would have required a rifle,” he said. “It was several hundred yards.”

Per CNN, the FBI is at the scene of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI “will continue to work jointly with the U.S. Secret Service as the investigation moves forward,” said the agency in a statement.

Per news reports, the same witness stated a victim nearby was struck in the arm. This is unconfirmed.

One witness report per local news outlets states that one victim was struck by gunfire and sustained immediate fatal injuries.

Witnesses of the incident state that the gunman was on the roof of a nearby building when shots rang out.

News sources report that one victim who was injured is in serious condition.

The gunman is dead and one rally attendee was killed at the Trump event in Pennsylvania, the Butler County district attorney confirmed to the Associated Press.

According to unconfirmed radio transmissions, two Life Flight medical helicopters were sent to the scene to transport possible victims.

All attendees are being evacuated from the scene.

An emergency doctor present at the rally told CBS News he attended to someone with a gunshot wound to the head.

Republican nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania Dave McCormick was seated in the front row and told Politico it appeared someone behind him was shot.

News sources state that witnesses advised that two victims were transported from the rally on stretchers. The extent of the injuries is unclear. Witnesses also stated that gunfire appeared to ring out from behind the bleachers.

The Butler County District Attorney told a local journalist that one person is believed to be dead. That has not been confirmed.

The Secret Service has confirmed the former president is safe. He is being evaluated at a medical facility.

Local news sources update that reported gunfire grazed the former president, and he was seen bleeding from the ear. Updates advise that Trump is stable and the Secret Service is investigating.

Local news sources confirm that President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage and whisked to a nearby vehicle by Secret Service agents. It is unclear if Trump sustained any injuries.

Alerts from Samdesk and local media outlets report that the rally has been halted due to what sounded like gunfire nearby.

President Donald Trump will hold a rally today at 5 p.m. at Butler Farm Show Inc.

Incident reported at 625 Evans City Rd.

The victim who was killed at the rally has been identified as Corey Comperatore, a firefighter in Butler County and former chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company.

An update from CBS News states: Law enforcement officials on Sunday swarmed the home believed to be connected with the shooter in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Per Washington Post, after being evaluated at a medical facility in Pennsylvania, Trump flew to New Jersey, where he was seen exiting a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport around midnight. He is said to be doing okay.

According to the Washington Post, Rep. Ronny Jackson said his nephew was injured by a bullet that grazed his neck at the Trump rally. “He was grazed in the neck, a bullet crossed his neck, cut his neck, and he was bleeding,” he said. In a separate statement, he said the injury is “not serious” and that his nephew is “doing well.”

NY Post also states that the gunman had positioned himself on the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away, a bit longer than a football field, from the stage.

Per NY Post, an AR-style rifle was recovered near the gunman, who wore a shirt from a firearms Youtube channel.

According to the NY Post, public records show the gunman was registered to vote as a Republican, but made a small donation to a Democratic-aligned group in 2021 when he was 17-years-old.

White House officials confirm that President Biden will hold a briefing with homeland security and law enforcement officials at the White House on Sunday morning.

Per the FBI, this remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania State Police advise that the three victims of the shooting were adult men.

According to CNN, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI Pittsburgh office, said in a news conference that the agency is working on identifying the gunman by “doing biometric confirmations” because the suspect did not carry identification on him.

Sources say the shooter, who was reportedly a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, was positioned on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, gunfire rang out 10 to 15 minutes into Donald Trump's speech. The scene was described as chaotic.

In a press conference this evening, the FBI confirmed that they are considering today's shooting an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. At this time, the FBI is not prepared to identify the shooter, nor have they identified a motive and the crime scene is still considered active.

At the moment, police are present at the 100 block of Lawrence Avenue. They are searching a van with out-of-state license plates that has been parked here for hours. The bomb squad is en route.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Secret Service, 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. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures as the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Per a post on Truth Social by the former president, Donald Trump confirmed he sustained an injury in his upper right ear after being grazed by a bullet.

Per CNN, authorities do not have any information on the identity of the alleged shooter.

According to CNN, three law enforcement sources confirm the shooter was outside the venue at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Two of those sources say the shooter was on a roof, outside of the venue. Multiple law enforcement sources have referred to this individual as a sniper, although additional details about that are not clear. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said he was told by his chief detective that the shooter was on a building adjacent to the property and had no additional details on the person. “It would have required a rifle,” he said. “It was several hundred yards.”

Per CNN, the FBI is at the scene of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI “will continue to work jointly with the U.S. Secret Service as the investigation moves forward,” said the agency in a statement.

Per news reports, the same witness stated a victim nearby was struck in the arm. This is unconfirmed.

One witness report per local news outlets states that one victim was struck by gunfire and sustained immediate fatal injuries.

Witnesses of the incident state that the gunman was on the roof of a nearby building when shots rang out.

News sources report that one victim who was injured is in serious condition.

The gunman is dead and one rally attendee was killed at the Trump event in Pennsylvania, the Butler County district attorney confirmed to the Associated Press.

According to unconfirmed radio transmissions, two Life Flight medical helicopters were sent to the scene to transport possible victims.

All attendees are being evacuated from the scene.

An emergency doctor present at the rally told CBS News he attended to someone with a gunshot wound to the head.

Republican nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania Dave McCormick was seated in the front row and told Politico it appeared someone behind him was shot.

News sources state that witnesses advised that two victims were transported from the rally on stretchers. The extent of the injuries is unclear. Witnesses also stated that gunfire appeared to ring out from behind the bleachers.

The Butler County District Attorney told a local journalist that one person is believed to be dead. That has not been confirmed.

The Secret Service has confirmed the former president is safe. He is being evaluated at a medical facility.

Local news sources update that reported gunfire grazed the former president, and he was seen bleeding from the ear. Updates advise that Trump is stable and the Secret Service is investigating.

Local news sources confirm that President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage and whisked to a nearby vehicle by Secret Service agents. It is unclear if Trump sustained any injuries.

Alerts from Samdesk and local media outlets report that the rally has been halted due to what sounded like gunfire nearby.

President Donald Trump will hold a rally today at 5 p.m. at Butler Farm Show Inc.

Incident reported at 625 Evans City Rd.

The victim who was killed at the rally has been identified as Corey Comperatore, a firefighter in Butler County and former chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company.

An update from CBS News states: Law enforcement officials on Sunday swarmed the home believed to be connected with the shooter in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Per Washington Post, after being evaluated at a medical facility in Pennsylvania, Trump flew to New Jersey, where he was seen exiting a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport around midnight. He is said to be doing okay.

According to the Washington Post, Rep. Ronny Jackson said his nephew was injured by a bullet that grazed his neck at the Trump rally. “He was grazed in the neck, a bullet crossed his neck, cut his neck, and he was bleeding,” he said. In a separate statement, he said the injury is “not serious” and that his nephew is “doing well.”

NY Post also states that the gunman had positioned himself on the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away, a bit longer than a football field, from the stage.

Per NY Post, an AR-style rifle was recovered near the gunman, who wore a shirt from a firearms Youtube channel.

According to the NY Post, public records show the gunman was registered to vote as a Republican, but made a small donation to a Democratic-aligned group in 2021 when he was 17-years-old.

White House officials confirm that President Biden will hold a briefing with homeland security and law enforcement officials at the White House on Sunday morning.

Per the FBI, this remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania State Police advise that the three victims of the shooting were adult men.

According to CNN, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI Pittsburgh office, said in a news conference that the agency is working on identifying the gunman by “doing biometric confirmations” because the suspect did not carry identification on him.

Sources say the shooter, who was reportedly a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, was positioned on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, gunfire rang out 10 to 15 minutes into Donald Trump's speech. The scene was described as chaotic.

In a press conference this evening, the FBI confirmed that they are considering today's shooting an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. At this time, the FBI is not prepared to identify the shooter, nor have they identified a motive and the crime scene is still considered active.

At the moment, police are present at the 100 block of Lawrence Avenue. They are searching a van with out-of-state license plates that has been parked here for hours. The bomb squad is en route.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Secret Service, 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. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures as the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Per a post on Truth Social by the former president, Donald Trump confirmed he sustained an injury in his upper right ear after being grazed by a bullet.

Per CNN, authorities do not have any information on the identity of the alleged shooter.

According to CNN, three law enforcement sources confirm the shooter was outside the venue at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Two of those sources say the shooter was on a roof, outside of the venue. Multiple law enforcement sources have referred to this individual as a sniper, although additional details about that are not clear. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said he was told by his chief detective that the shooter was on a building adjacent to the property and had no additional details on the person. “It would have required a rifle,” he said. “It was several hundred yards.”

Per CNN, the FBI is at the scene of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI “will continue to work jointly with the U.S. Secret Service as the investigation moves forward,” said the agency in a statement.

Per news reports, the same witness stated a victim nearby was struck in the arm. This is unconfirmed.

One witness report per local news outlets states that one victim was struck by gunfire and sustained immediate fatal injuries.

Witnesses of the incident state that the gunman was on the roof of a nearby building when shots rang out.

News sources report that one victim who was injured is in serious condition.

The gunman is dead and one rally attendee was killed at the Trump event in Pennsylvania, the Butler County district attorney confirmed to the Associated Press.

According to unconfirmed radio transmissions, two Life Flight medical helicopters were sent to the scene to transport possible victims.

All attendees are being evacuated from the scene.

An emergency doctor present at the rally told CBS News he attended to someone with a gunshot wound to the head.

Republican nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania Dave McCormick was seated in the front row and told Politico it appeared someone behind him was shot.

News sources state that witnesses advised that two victims were transported from the rally on stretchers. The extent of the injuries is unclear. Witnesses also stated that gunfire appeared to ring out from behind the bleachers.

The Butler County District Attorney told a local journalist that one person is believed to be dead. That has not been confirmed.

The Secret Service has confirmed the former president is safe. He is being evaluated at a medical facility.

Local news sources update that reported gunfire grazed the former president, and he was seen bleeding from the ear. Updates advise that Trump is stable and the Secret Service is investigating.

Local news sources confirm that President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage and whisked to a nearby vehicle by Secret Service agents. It is unclear if Trump sustained any injuries.

Alerts from Samdesk and local media outlets report that the rally has been halted due to what sounded like gunfire nearby.

President Donald Trump will hold a rally today at 5 p.m. at Butler Farm Show Inc.

Incident reported at 625 Evans City Rd.

The victim who was killed at the rally has been identified as Corey Comperatore, a firefighter in Butler County and former chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company.

An update from CBS News states: Law enforcement officials on Sunday swarmed the home believed to be connected with the shooter in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Per Washington Post, after being evaluated at a medical facility in Pennsylvania, Trump flew to New Jersey, where he was seen exiting a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport around midnight. He is said to be doing okay.

According to the Washington Post, Rep. Ronny Jackson said his nephew was injured by a bullet that grazed his neck at the Trump rally. “He was grazed in the neck, a bullet crossed his neck, cut his neck, and he was bleeding,” he said. In a separate statement, he said the injury is “not serious” and that his nephew is “doing well.”

NY Post also states that the gunman had positioned himself on the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away, a bit longer than a football field, from the stage.

Per NY Post, an AR-style rifle was recovered near the gunman, who wore a shirt from a firearms Youtube channel.

According to the NY Post, public records show the gunman was registered to vote as a Republican, but made a small donation to a Democratic-aligned group in 2021 when he was 17-years-old.

White House officials confirm that President Biden will hold a briefing with homeland security and law enforcement officials at the White House on Sunday morning.

Per the FBI, this remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania State Police advise that the three victims of the shooting were adult men.

According to CNN, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI Pittsburgh office, said in a news conference that the agency is working on identifying the gunman by “doing biometric confirmations” because the suspect did not carry identification on him.

Sources say the shooter, who was reportedly a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, was positioned on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, gunfire rang out 10 to 15 minutes into Donald Trump's speech. The scene was described as chaotic.

In a press conference this evening, the FBI confirmed that they are considering today's shooting an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. At this time, the FBI is not prepared to identify the shooter, nor have they identified a motive and the crime scene is still considered active.

At the moment, police are present at the 100 block of Lawrence Avenue. They are searching a van with out-of-state license plates that has been parked here for hours. The bomb squad is en route.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Secret Service, 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. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures as the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Per a post on Truth Social by the former president, Donald Trump confirmed he sustained an injury in his upper right ear after being grazed by a bullet.

Per CNN, authorities do not have any information on the identity of the alleged shooter.

According to CNN, three law enforcement sources confirm the shooter was outside the venue at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Two of those sources say the shooter was on a roof, outside of the venue. Multiple law enforcement sources have referred to this individual as a sniper, although additional details about that are not clear. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said he was told by his chief detective that the shooter was on a building adjacent to the property and had no additional details on the person. “It would have required a rifle,” he said. “It was several hundred yards.”

Per CNN, the FBI is at the scene of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI “will continue to work jointly with the U.S. Secret Service as the investigation moves forward,” said the agency in a statement.

Per news reports, the same witness stated a victim nearby was struck in the arm. This is unconfirmed.

One witness report per local news outlets states that one victim was struck by gunfire and sustained immediate fatal injuries.

Witnesses of the incident state that the gunman was on the roof of a nearby building when shots rang out.

News sources report that one victim who was injured is in serious condition.

The gunman is dead and one rally attendee was killed at the Trump event in Pennsylvania, the Butler County district attorney confirmed to the Associated Press.

According to unconfirmed radio transmissions, two Life Flight medical helicopters were sent to the scene to transport possible victims.

All attendees are being evacuated from the scene.

An emergency doctor present at the rally told CBS News he attended to someone with a gunshot wound to the head.

Republican nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania Dave McCormick was seated in the front row and told Politico it appeared someone behind him was shot.

News sources state that witnesses advised that two victims were transported from the rally on stretchers. The extent of the injuries is unclear. Witnesses also stated that gunfire appeared to ring out from behind the bleachers.

The Butler County District Attorney told a local journalist that one person is believed to be dead. That has not been confirmed.

The Secret Service has confirmed the former president is safe. He is being evaluated at a medical facility.

Local news sources update that reported gunfire grazed the former president, and he was seen bleeding from the ear. Updates advise that Trump is stable and the Secret Service is investigating.

Local news sources confirm that President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage and whisked to a nearby vehicle by Secret Service agents. It is unclear if Trump sustained any injuries.

Alerts from Samdesk and local media outlets report that the rally has been halted due to what sounded like gunfire nearby.

President Donald Trump will hold a rally today at 5 p.m. at Butler Farm Show Inc.

Incident reported at 625 Evans City Rd.

The victim who was killed at the rally has been identified as Corey Comperatore, a firefighter in Butler County and former chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company.

An update from CBS News states: Law enforcement officials on Sunday swarmed the home believed to be connected with the shooter in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

Per Washington Post, after being evaluated at a medical facility in Pennsylvania, Trump flew to New Jersey, where he was seen exiting a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport around midnight. He is said to be doing okay.

According to the Washington Post, Rep. Ronny Jackson said his nephew was injured by a bullet that grazed his neck at the Trump rally. “He was grazed in the neck, a bullet crossed his neck, cut his neck, and he was bleeding,” he said. In a separate statement, he said the injury is “not serious” and that his nephew is “doing well.”

NY Post also states that the gunman had positioned himself on the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away, a bit longer than a football field, from the stage.

Per NY Post, an AR-style rifle was recovered near the gunman, who wore a shirt from a firearms Youtube channel.

According to the NY Post, public records show the gunman was registered to vote as a Republican, but made a small donation to a Democratic-aligned group in 2021 when he was 17-years-old.

White House officials confirm that President Biden will hold a briefing with homeland security and law enforcement officials at the White House on Sunday morning.

Per the FBI, this remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania State Police advise that the three victims of the shooting were adult men.

According to CNN, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI Pittsburgh office, said in a news conference that the agency is working on identifying the gunman by “doing biometric confirmations” because the suspect did not carry identification on him.

Sources say the shooter, who was reportedly a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, was positioned on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, gunfire rang out 10 to 15 minutes into Donald Trump's speech. The scene was described as chaotic.

In a press conference this evening, the FBI confirmed that they are considering today's shooting an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. At this time, the FBI is not prepared to identify the shooter, nor have they identified a motive and the crime scene is still considered active.

At the moment, police are present at the 100 block of Lawrence Avenue. They are searching a van with out-of-state license plates that has been parked here for hours. The bomb squad is en route.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Secret Service, 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. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures as the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Per a post on Truth Social by the former president, Donald Trump confirmed he sustained an injury in his upper right ear after being grazed by a bullet.

Per CNN, authorities do not have any information on the identity of the alleged shooter.

According to CNN, three law enforcement sources confirm the shooter was outside the venue at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Two of those sources say the shooter was on a roof, outside of the venue. Multiple law enforcement sources have referred to this individual as a sniper, although additional details about that are not clear. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said he was told by his chief detective that the shooter was on a building adjacent to the property and had no additional details on the person. “It would have required a rifle,” he said. “It was several hundred yards.”

Per CNN, the FBI is at the scene of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI “will continue to work jointly with the U.S. Secret Service as the investigation moves forward,” said the agency in a statement.

Per news reports, the same witness stated a victim nearby was struck in the arm. This is unconfirmed.

One witness report per local news outlets states that one victim was struck by gunfire and sustained immediate fatal injuries.

Witnesses of the incident state that the gunman was on the roof of a nearby building when shots rang out.

News sources report that one victim who was injured is in serious condition.

The gunman is dead and one rally attendee was killed at the Trump event in Pennsylvania, the Butler County district attorney confirmed to the Associated Press.

According to unconfirmed radio transmissions, two Life Flight medical helicopters were sent to the scene to transport possible victims.

All attendees are being evacuated from the scene.

An emergency doctor present at the rally told CBS News he attended to someone with a gunshot wound to the head.

Republican nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania Dave McCormick was seated in the front row and told Politico it appeared someone behind him was shot.

News sources state that witnesses advised that two victims were transported from the rally on stretchers. The extent of the injuries is unclear. Witnesses also stated that gunfire appeared to ring out from behind the bleachers.

The Butler County District Attorney told a local journalist that one person is believed to be dead. That has not been confirmed.

The Secret Service has confirmed the former president is safe. He is being evaluated at a medical facility.

Local news sources update that reported gunfire grazed the former president, and he was seen bleeding from the ear. Updates advise that Trump is stable and the Secret Service is investigating.

Local news sources confirm that President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage and whisked to a nearby vehicle by Secret Service agents. It is unclear if Trump sustained any injuries.

Alerts from Samdesk and local media outlets report that the rally has been halted due to what sounded like gunfire nearby.

President Donald Trump will hold a rally today at 5 p.m. at Butler Farm Show Inc.

Incident reported at 625 Evans City Rd.