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A minute-by-minute breakdown of the deadly Trump rally shooting as it unfolded
A minute-by-minute breakdown of the deadly Trump rally shooting as it unfolded
Katherine Tangalakis-LippertJul 15, 2024, 07:54 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Former President Donald Trump was escorted offstage with blood on his face after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.Evan Vucci</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Donald Trump was wounded, a bystander killed, and two were injured during a campaign rally shooting.</li><li>The would-be assassin fired up to eight shots before being killed by the Secret Service.</li></ul><p>A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday following a fatal shooting at a campaign rally for <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-butler-pennsylvania-rally-secret-service-2024-7">Donald Trump</a> that left the former president wounded, a bystander dead, and two more critically injured.</p><p>The <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-was-thomas-matthew-crooks-the-trump-rally-shooter-2024-7">would-be assassin</a> fired as many as eight shots, according to analysis of the footage by Business Insider, as well as The New York Times, ABC News, and NBC News, before Secret Service agents killed him.</p><p>Early reports indicated <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/eyewitness-describes-seeing-gunman-roof-during-trump-shooting-bbc-interview-2024-7">eyewitnesses saw the shooter</a> on a roof near the rally site and tried to warn law enforcement of the danger, prompting immediate criticism about how <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/secret-service-scrutiny-shooting-donald-trump-pennsylvania-rally-2024-7">security at the event</a> was handled.</p><p>Here's a minute-by-minute breakdown of how the harrowing incident unfolded, pieced together from video footage of the rally and official statements made after the shooting.</p>
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Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 13 — a crowd gathered to watch Donald Trump's campaign rally
Donald Trump supporters raise their phones to film during a campaign rally in front of the buildings from which the shooter, Matthew Thomas Crooks, fired at the former president in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally.Jeff Swensen/Getty Images
6:02 p.m. ET — Trump took the stage, waving to the crowd
A screen grab captured from a video shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaking at a podium shortly before gunshots were reported during a rally.Photo by Trump Campaign Office / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images
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Between 6:02 p.m. and 6:11 p.m. ET — Trump began his remarks and eyewitnesses spotted the shooter
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania.Brendan McDermid/Reuters
6:11 p.m. ET — The first gunshot rang out
A screen grab captured from a video shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump clasping his right ear after gunshots were reported during a rally.Photo by Trump Campaign Office / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images
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The shooter was located less than 500 feet away from the stage
The shooter on the roof of a building next to the rally was about 450 feet from Former President Donald Trump.Yasin Demirci/Anadolu via Getty Images
6:12 p.m. ET — Secret Service agents laid atop Trump onstage after he was shot at
Secret Service members are seen atop former president Donald Trump following an incident at his rally.Evan Vucci via AP
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6:13 p.m. ET — Secret Service agents surrounded Trump as they began to usher him offstage
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage.Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo
6:13 p.m. ET — Trump defiantly raised his fist and shouted 'Fight, fight, fight' as he left the stage
Trump was escorted off-stage as Evan Vucci snapped his now-famous photo of the former president after an assassination attempt.Evan Vucci
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By 6:14 p.m. ET — Trump was ushered safely off the stage and into a waiting car. His motorcade quickly departed.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed into a car following a fatal shooting at his campaign rally.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
6:42 p.m. ET — The Secret Service confirmed Trump was 'safe' following the shooting
An aerial view shows the site during the law enforcement investigation into gunfire at a campaign rally of Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump.REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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8:42 p.m. ET — Trump posts on Truth Social about the incident
The site of Trump's Pennsylvania rally, after attendees had been evacuated following a fatal shooting that left Trump wounded and a bystander dead.Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images
8:49 p.m. ET — The Secret Service confirmed the shooter had been 'neutralized,' 1 rally attendee had been killed, and 2 more injured
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10:33 p.m. ET — The FBI announced it would take the lead on the investigation
11:55 p.m. ET — An FBI press conference confirms the incident is being investigated as an assassination attempt
Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of the FBI Pittsburgh field office, speaks at a press conference after Trump was injured when shots were fired during a campaign rally.Brendan McDermid via Reuters
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1:34 a.m. ET on Sunday July 14 — FBI releases shooter's name: Thomas Matthew Crooks
"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," a statement released by the FBI read.
The statement continued: "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."
Additional information about Crooks has continued to be reported following officials' confirmation of his identity. Here's what we know about him so far.
After 12 p.m. ET — Corey Comperatore was identified as the victim killed in the shooting
A memorial for volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore, an attendee killed during gunfire at a campaign rally of former US President Donald Trump, is displayed at the Buffalo Township Fire Company 27.Brendan McDermid via Reuters