Donald Trump rally shooting updates — Video shows RNC security as former president to speak after assassination attempt
SECURITY is ramped up at the Republican National Convention (RNC) as Donald Trump is set to give his first public speech this week after a gunman attempted to assassinate him at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Footage of the RNC in Milwaukee shows miles of barricades, steel fencing, and armed cops and checkpoints for the event, which saw Trump announced as the Republican Party's nominee Monday.
Trump's pick for vice president was also revealed to be Senator JD Vance - a decision with added weight as the running mate will step up in case of an emergency like the one that was prevented this weekend.
Gunman Thomas Crooks, 20, fired at least eight shots toward the stage, killing a spectator and wounding Trump and two others in an attempt to assassinate the former president.
Trump suffered an injury to his ear and was seen bloodied as he was rushed off stage but is now doing well and in Milwaukee for the RNC.
While it's unclear if Trump will take the stage more than once, he's expected to speak Thursday on the last day of the convention.
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Trump flies into Newark
Former president Donald Trump is currently flying into Newark, New Jersey.
Despite his ear being clipped in today's attempted assassination, Trump will be attending next week's Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Victims are adult males
All three victims of the shooting are male adults.
One was killed and two were critically wounded.
Victims identified
The injured civilians have been identified and their family members have been notified.
The FBI is not yet identifying the victims publicly.
There was one victim killed and two critically wounded.
Shooter's ID to be released
FBI special agent Kevin Rojek said the shooter's identity will be released as soon as it's absolutely confirmed.
He said the gunman will be IDed "within the next few hours."
Crime scene remains active
FBI special agent Kevin Rojek said they're following all leads and conducting interviews to get more information about today's attempted assassination.
Rojek says they're following "standard procedure" to deploy an "abundance of caution" to make sure the scene was safe after the shooting.
It is still an active crime scene.
No other threat
The FBI said there is no reason to believe that there's another threat after today's shooting.
Officials have not yet released the name of the alleged gunman.
Shooter Not Named
Law enforcement officials have not yet identified the shooter. They were not prepared to do so during Saturday night's 11:50 pm press conference.
NO KNOWN MOTIVE
The FBI has said they will not yet identify the shooter who killed a Donald Trump supporter during an assassination attempt on the former president Saturday evening.
It comes despite online reports sharing a name of the alleged suspect.
The FBI also said they have not yet identified a motive for the shooting.
FBI press briefing begins
Hours after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the FBI and Secret Service are giving a press briefing.
The shooter has been killed by Secret Service after he killed an attendee.
PRESS CONFERENCE COMING
The FBI confirmed it will be holding a press briefing with the Secret Service at 11.45pm.
Officials recover AR-style rifle
Law enforcement has 'recovered an AR-style rifle at the scene' of attack on Trump, Associated Press reports.
The shooting occurred around 6:18 pm at Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Ivanka Trump thanks the nation for prayers
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump has thanked everyone for sending prayers to her father and the other victims during today's rally shooting.
President Biden spoke with Donald Trump
President Joe Biden has spoken to Trump tonight, the White House reports.
It was not revealed what was said between the two candidates.
Tiffany Ariana Trump speaks out
Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Ariana Trump has spoken out after the 'assassination attempt' at her father's rally earlier this evening.
Republican National Committee releases statement
"President Trump is in my prayers after surviving this assassination attempt," Reince Priebus, Chairman of the MKE 2024 Host Committee said.
"We are also heartbroken that reports indicate that at least one innocent person has been killed and perhaps others have been injured.
"This horrific violence has no place in America."
"Guests have already begun to arrive in Wisconsin, and we look forward to working with the Republican National Committee to welcome everyone to Milwaukee this week."
More sights and scenes from the Trump rally
Below are pictures from Donald Trump's rally which took place in Butler, Pennsylvania where the former president was grazed by a bullet.
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is assisted by security personnel after gunfire rang out during a campaign rallyCredit: Reuters 
Police snipers returned fire after shots were fired while Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign event in Butler, PaCredit: AP Shooting is considered a possible assassination attempt
The Secret Service is treating the shooting as a possible assassination attempt on Trump, 78.
The federal agency confirmed an unidentified shooter fired multiple shots from an elevated position toward the stage where Trump was delivering remarks to supporters.
The shooting left one rally spectator dead, and two others were injured critically, the federal agency said.
Former presidents release statements
A plethora of former US Presidents have released statements following the suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump earlier this evening.
Moments after shooting
Below are the sights and scenes moments after Donald Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet.
Former US President Donald Trump is rushed off stage by the Secret Service after an incident during a campaign rally in Butler, PACredit: EPA 
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage by U.S. Secret ServiceCredit: AP 
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents as he is taken to a vehicle at a campaign rallyCredit: AP Up close and personal with Trump's gunshot wound
Donald Trump has revealed on Truth Social that his ear was grazed by a bullet during his speech at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage by U.S. Secret Service at a campaign event in Butler, PaCredit: AP Shooter was yards away
The shooter was reportedly 200-300 yards away from Donald Trump during the 'assassination attempt.'
The shooter was killed by the Secret Service, officials reported.
TV helicopter pics show the aftermath of Donald Trump shooting in what appears to be a man dead on the roof where the shooter was reported to be.Credit: Pixel8000
Secret Service updates the nation
The Secret Service has revealed the latest from their investigation of Donald Trump's 'assassination attempt.'
Shooter 'killed' on roof
Pictures of the reported shooter dead on a roof adjacent to the venue have surfaced.
The shooter reportedly shot eight rounds from an AR-15 rifle, the Secret Service reports.
A screen grab captured from a video shows the shooter was killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, said CNNCredit: Getty Images - Getty 
A screen grab captured from a video shows the shooter was killed by the Secret Service, according to a source from the agency, said CNNCredit: Getty Donald Trump breaks silence
Former President Donald Trump released a statement on his social media platform Truth Social after being shot at during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania earlier this evening.
"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!"
Vice President Kamala Harris sends prayers to Donald Trump
VP Kamala Harris has revealed she has been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania.
She has sent prayers to the former president and his family.