Trump survives an assassination attempt

Trump survives an assassination attempt. FBI identifies the shooter. Here's what we know

The alleged assailant, a 20-year-old Bethel Park, Pa., man, died; One of the attendees was also killed in the attack.

Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt Saturday night after a gunman opened fire at a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump was injured in the attack and was quickly carried off the stage but announced shortly after in a statement that he was "fine." The suspected shooter was killed, as was one of the marchers. Two other attendees were seriously injured, according to the Secret Service.

Authorities have identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, but said they have not yet determined a motive for the shooting. Law enforcement officials from the FBI and the state of Pennsylvania said they were working together on what they described as an active investigation.

Here's what we know about the shooting:

Is Trump okay?

Trump was injured in the attack — video showed blood streaming from his right ear immediately afterward — and was taken to a nearby hospital. His campaign issued a statement shortly afterward saying he was "doing well."

On Truth Social, Trump's social media platform, the former president later said that he "was hit by a bullet that entered the top of my right ear." I immediately knew something was wrong, as I heard a whiz and gunshot and immediately felt the bullet pierce the skin. "There was a lot of bleeding, and then I realized what was happening."

By Saturday night, Trump had left Butler, Pennsylvania, according to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. He still plans to attend the Republican National Convention, which begins Monday, according to a statement issued after the shooting.

What happened?

A gunman opened fire during a Trump rally Saturday night near Butler, Pennsylvania, at about 6:15 p.m., shortly after the former president took the stage.

Multiple popping sounds can be heard in a video of the incident before Trump grabs his right ear. Secret Service agents quickly rushed the stage, protectively collapsing over Trump. A few moments later, someone was heard saying, "Shooter down," and the Secret Service allowed Trump to stand. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee was seen visibly bleeding from the area around his right ear and could be heard asking Secret Service agents for his shoes. As they began to whisk him away to his motorcade, Trump raised his fist defiantly at the crowd.

At a news conference late Saturday evening, Special Agent in Charge in Pittsburgh, Kevin Rojek, described the attack as an "assassination attempt."

The Secret Service, which is charged with protecting presidents, former presidents, and candidates for office, described the incident as:

Is anyone else injured?

Yes, the alleged gunman was killed by the Secret Service. One attendee died in the attack, and two other attendees were seriously injured, according to the Secret Service and Pennsylvania authorities.

What do we know about the shooter?

The FBI released a statement early Sunday morning identifying the shooter:

"The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information regarding this matter... ". Information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Is there still a danger to the public?

While the investigation is ongoing, Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Colonel George Bivins said there is "no reason to believe there is any other threat out there." Investigators said late Saturday that they would continue to try to determine whether the suspect acted alone.

What happened after that?

FBI and Pennsylvania officials will jointly continue their investigation, with the FBI leading the investigation and local authorities handling the homicide and injuries to rally attendees.

Rojek said they are continuing to pursue a motive for the shooting as well. Officials described the location as an "active crime scene."

Law enforcement also encourages anyone at the rally or anyone with any information about the incident to come forward.

As for Trump, the Republican National Convention begins Monday in Milwaukee, where he will be nominated as the party's presidential nominee for the third time.