Former President Donald Trump was swiftly taken off stage with a bloodied face after a bullet pierced his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Authorities are investigating this incident as an assassination attempt.
This marked the first shooting of a U.S. president or presidential candidate since President Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt in 1981.
Here is a timeline of the events that unfolded at the shooting, resulting in the death of one rally-goer and serious injuries to two others.
6:02 p.m. — Trump Takes the Stage
Former President Trump begins his speech with the song “God Bless the USA,” greeting the crowd under the blazing sun.
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Penn., on July 13, 2024. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
6:11:18 p.m. — Trump Speaks
In the moments leading up to the shooting, President Trump discusses illegal immigration, pointing to statistics displayed on screens showing a decrease during his administration.
6:11:32 p.m. — Shots Fired
While addressing illegal immigration, Trump is interrupted by gunshots, with several shots fired in quick succession.
Trump reacts by grabbing his ear and then dropping to the ground behind the podium, followed by the crowd taking cover.
Secret Service agents swiftly move in to protect Trump from further harm.
6:11:33 p.m. — Trump Grabs Ear
Immediately after the first shot is heard, Trump reacts by grabbing his ear and then taking cover behind the podium.
Footage shows the moment when shots were fired at former President Donald Trump during the rally. (NTD)
As agents secure the area, Trump remains on the ground for a minute before slowly standing up, still protected by agents.
He raises his fist to the crowd and is then escorted off stage by agents to a secure location.
U.S. Secret Service agents rush to protect former President Donald Trump after shots were fired at him. As the former president stands up, he raises his fist to the crowd, and appears to mouth, “Fight, fight, fight!” (Evan Vucci/AP Photo, Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
6:12:47 p.m. — ‘Wait, Wait, Wait’
As he stands up, Trump can be heard asking agents to wait before being escorted off stage, still showing resilience by raising his fist and mouthing “Fight, fight, fight!”
6:12:55 p.m. — Trump Escorted Out
Trump is carefully taken off stage by agents and led to safety in an armored vehicle.
Former President Donald Trump, whose right ear was pierced by one of the bullets, is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents and escorted into a nearby vehicle. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump, whose right ear was pierced by one of the bullets, is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents and escorted into a nearby vehicle. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
6:14 p.m. — Trump’s Motorcade Leaves
The former president’s motorcade exits the rally venue.
6:42 p.m. — Secret Service Confirms ‘Incident’ at Trump Rally
The Secret Service confirms an “incident” at the rally and assures the public that Trump is safe.
6:51 p.m. — Trump Said to Be at Medical Facility
The Trump campaign reports that Trump is unharmed and is undergoing a medical evaluation at a local facility.
7:49 p.m. — Secret Service Confirms Shooter Dead
The Secret Service announces that the suspected shooter, who fired from an elevated position outside the venue, has been neutralized and is deceased.
The statement also reports that one observer was killed, and two spectators were seriously injured. President Joe Biden condemns the shooting and expresses his disgust at the violence. Former President Trump confirms that he was wounded in the ear and thanks law enforcement for their response. The FBI calls the incident an assassination attempt and identifies the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks. President Trump is reported to be in New Jersey, and the FBI is investigating the motive behind the attempted assassination. The White House confirms that President Biden has spoken with former President Trump. The Trump Campaign announces that Trump will attend the Republican National Convention despite the incident. The FBI confirms that two men are in critical condition and one has died. President Trump’s private jet lands in New Jersey, and a video shows him walking unassisted. The FBI releases the name of the gunman involved in the assassination attempt. Please rewrite this sentence. Please rewrite the sentence for me. Please rewrite this statement.
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