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Shooter in Trump assassination attempt identified; spectator killed in attack

One spectator from the campaign rally in Pennsylvania is dead, and two are critically injured, the Secret Service said.

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38w ago / 4:47 AM EDT

Indian PM Modi condemns attack on 'friend' Trump

Freddie Clayton

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the assassination attempt on his "friend" Donald Trump.

During a two-day visit to India by Trump in 2020, the two leaders held hands and heaped praise on each other in front of a massive crowd in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

"Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump," he posted on X. "Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people."

38w ago / 4:27 AM EDT

Trump authorizes donations page for shooting victims

Freddie Clayton

A GoFundMe page for donations to the supporters and families wounded or killed at the rally in Pennsylvania, authorized by former President Donald Trump, has raised more than $170,000.

The page, organized by the Trump campaign's national finance direct Meredith O'Rourke, has already attracted more than 2,000 donations since it was set up last night.

"President Donald Trump has authorized this account as a place for donations to the supporters and families wounded or killed in today’s brutal and horrific assassination attempt," the description on the page reads.

"All donations will be directed to these proud Americans as they grieve and recover. May God bless and unite our nation."

38w ago / 3:22 AM EDT

Frenzied Democratic effort to replace Biden comes to a standstill after Trump rally shooting

Carol E. LeeCarol E. Lee is the Washington managing editor.

For two weeks, tumult enveloped the Democratic Party. Suddenly, it’s all at a standstill. 

Numerous Democrats said Saturday the assassination attempt at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania would put a halt to any efforts to replace President Joe Biden. At least for now.

“I think it’s over,” a Biden ally said. “You just lose all momentum.”

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38w ago / 3:19 AM EDT

Japan PM Kishida calls for stand against violence after shooting

Freddie Clayton

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for a stand against violence that "challenges democracy" on Sunday as he prayed for Donald Trump's recovery.

In July 2022, Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event.

"We must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy," he posted on X. "I pray for former President Trump’s speedy recovery."

38w ago / 3:18 AM EDT

French President Macron calls shooting a 'tragedy for our democracies'

Freddie Clayton

French President Emmanuel Macron called the assassination attempt a "tragedy for our democracies" on Sunday, as he wished Donald Trump a "speedy recovery."

"My thoughts are with President Donald Trump, the victim of an assassination attempt," he posted on X.

"I send him my wishes for a speedy recovery. A spectator has died, several are injured. It is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people."

38w ago / 2:13 AM EDT

Video shows Trump getting off plane following assassination attempt

NBC News

New video shows Trump walking down the steps of his plane unassisted at an airport in Newark, New Jersey, following what's being investigated as an assassination attempt.

38w ago / 1:54 AM EDT

FBI identifies Trump rally shooter

Law enforcement authorities have identified the man who made an assassination attempt on Trump.

He is Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, according to the FBI.

A motive remains under investigation.

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38w ago / 1:02 AM EDT

Possible shooter appeared to wear T-shirt that promoted gun YouTube channel

Brandy Zadrozny

Photos of the body of a possible shooter on a roof near the Trump rally appear to show the person wearing merchandise promoting one of YouTube's most popular channels devoted to firearms.

The photos, verified by NBC News, show a person lying on a roof bleeding from the head, surrounded by law enforcement officers. The bleeding person is wearing a gray T-shirt with an American flag on the sleeve with block lettering that is partly obscured.

The appearance and lettering of the shirt match the appearance of a shirt that is still for sale on the website for the firearms YouTube channel Demolition Ranch.

After the photos and speculation began to circulate online Saturday evening, Demolition Ranch and its founder posted to social media, sharing the photos and writing, "What the hell."

Demolition Ranch has over 11 million subscribers on YouTube, where the channel frequently posts videos about various types of firearms. It is part of a large network of YouTube channels devoted to celebrating and testing out guns.

The YouTube channel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

38w ago / 12:51 AM EDT

FBI agent says it's 'surprising' shooter could have fired from high ground

An FBI official said it's "surprising" someone could find a location to fire shots against Trump.

FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek, who runs the Pittsburgh office, pleaded for patience, saying answered questions are "really days, weeks and months of investigation" away from being answered.

Pressed about how a shooter could have reached a rooftop spot, Rojek said: "It is surprising, but again to get all the details of that will come out later in the investigation."

38w ago / 12:49 AM EDT

Shooter was firing from 'outside the perimeter'

The building top from where a man opened fire on Trump might not have been secured before the rally.

Asked whether the location — about 148 yards from where Trump was speaking — was secured, Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said: “It’s my understanding that it was outside the perimeter.”

Bivens emphasized that the Secret Service had a difficult challenge to lock down the entire rally location against any possible threat.

“It is incredibly difficult to have a venue open to the public and to secure that against any possible threat against a very determined attacker,” Bivens told reporters. “That’s a huge lift to try to do.”