Trump injured but 'fine' after assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally

BUTLER, Pa. - Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt before he was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when gunshots rang through the crowd Saturday.

The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday when the sound of gunfire started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck; there appeared to be blood on his face.

In a statement on social media, Trump later said he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."

He quickly ducked behind the riser as agents from his protective detail rushed the stage and screams were heard in the crowd of several thousand people. The gunfire continued as agents tended to him on stage.

The Secret Service says the former president is safe and fine after being checked out by medical personnel. 

Here's the latest so far (all estimated times are Eastern):

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9:15 a.m.

In a new post on his social media network, former President Donald Trump thanked "everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening."

"We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness," he wrote.

Trump also said, "Our love goes out to the other victims and their families" and he said he’s praying "for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed."

"In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win," he added.

8:23 a.m.

Trump campaign senior advisers say he is in "great spirits" and "doing well" in a staff memo obtained by The Associated Press. 

Donald Trump Jr. also told FOX News Digital in a statement that his father was in "great spirits."

7:36 a.m. 

Trump says he’ll still be speaking at the Republican National Convention, which kicks off Monday in Milwaukee. 

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1:40 a.m.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified 20-year-old Thomas Mathew Crooks as the shooter in the possible assassination attempt of former President Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

"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," the FBI said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

"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 statement continued.

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12:54 a.m. Sunday

Former President Trump is seen exiting his plane early Sunday morning, the first time after his possible assassination attempt.

He suffered injuries to his ear after the shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

11:54 p.m.

Various law enforcement agencies hold a news conference in Butler, Pennsylvania, in regard to the assassination attempt of Trump. Officials have not publicly identified the shooter or determined a motive. 

However, FOX News reports the shooter has been identified as a 20-year-old male from the Local Butler County area, according to multiple reports, citing the FBI.

Other details about the suspect, including his name, have not been released.

The agency, which said it's taking the lead on the investigation, is asking anyone with information to call the tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

10:30 p.m.

The White House says President Biden spoke with Donald Trump, who was injured during a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening. 

9:40 p.m.

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Law enforcement recovered AR-style rifle at the scene of Trump's rally shooting, an Associated Press source says. 

8:49 p.m. 

The U.S. Secret Service released a statement saying that a suspected shooter fired multiple rounds during Trump's rally toward the stage from an elevated platform. The agency said the suspected shooter is deceased, one spectator was killed and two other spectators were hurt. FOX News reported earlier that two others were dead but the Secret Service said two others were injured. 

Getty also released a screen grab captured from a video that showed a person being killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, said CNN.

8:47 p.m.

Trump releases a statement on social media:

I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

8:19 p.m.

FOX News reports that the shooter in the Trump security incident in Pennsylvania was killed by a Secret Service counter sniper team, a source tells Fox News.

The shooter was killed by a Secret Service counter sniper team, a law enforcement source tells Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich.

8:15 p.m.

President Joe Biden addresses the nation, saying there's no place for violence. He plans to speak with Trump. 

Biden says "everybody must condemn" the attack. "There’s no place in America for this type of violence," he said. "It’s sick. It’s sick."

8:11 p.m.

FOX News reported an eyewitness told the BBC on Saturday that he saw a "man on top of a roof" near President Trump's Pennsylvania rally.

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"We noticed the guy crawling up the roof of the building beside us, 50 feet away from us," the witness, whose name is Greg, said. "He had a rifle, we could clearly see him with a rifle."

Greg alerted police to the man on the roof, according to the BBC.

"Next thing you know, I’m thinking to myself why is Trump still speaking? Why have they not pulled him off the stage?" he said. "I’m standing there pointing at him... the next thing you know, five shots ring out."

7:56 p.m.

Biden issues a statement in regard to the shooting at Trump's rally:

I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.

7:51 p.m.

A law enforcement source told Fox News' Jacqui Henrich the shooter is dead, and two others have also died.

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7:40 p.m. 

According to FOX News, President Biden has been briefed on the incident at former President Trump's rally, according to the White House.

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The president was briefed by Kimberly Cheatle, Director of the United States Secretary Service, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Department of Homeland Security and Liz Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor

White House staff who participated include Jeff Zients, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Steve Ricchetti, Assistant to the President and Counselor to the President and Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff, a White House official said.

7:29 p.m.

Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said in a phone interview that the suspected gunman was dead and at least one rally attendee was killed.

7:24 p.m.

The U.S. Secret Service tweeted that officers have launched an "active investigation" and that former President Trump is safe.

6:50 p.m.

Trump's campaign says the former president is safe. 

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"President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow."

6:15 p.m.

Possible shots were heard while Trump was speaking before he was whisked off-stage. As he was escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents, Trump held his fist in the air as chants of "USA! USA!" echoed through the crowd.

Live microphones picked up the Secret Service agents' comments as they moved the former president to safety: "Shooter is down!" "Are you ready! On you! Move! We're clear!"

His motorcade had left the venue. His condition was not immediately known.

Police began vacating the fairgrounds shortly after Trump left the stage.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.