Where it happened
Trump, 78, was speaking at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania – about 50km north of Pittsburgh – on the evening of July 13.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) later identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. He was from Pennsylvania's Bethel Park, a town about 70km, or an hour's drive, from the Trump rally site. His motive was not immediately clear.
How it unfolded
Trump began speaking just after 6pm local time. Six minutes into his speech – when Trump was speaking about the rise in border crossings under President Joe Biden’s watch – several gunshots were heard.
The crowd yelled “duck” as the shots rang out.
Trump grabbed his right ear with his right hand, then brought his hand down to look at it before dropping to his knees behind the podium. Secret Service agents swarmed and covered him for several seconds before he was rushed off stage with blood near his ear and on the side of his face.
Trump emerged about a minute later and pumped his fist in the air appearing to mouth the words “Fight! Fight! Fight!”. Agents then escorted him down the stage to a black sport utility vehicle.
The suspect reportedly fired from an elevated shed nearby with an AR-style rifle, law enforcement officers told CBS network. The location of the shooter was to Trump’s right.
Trump later said: “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.” he posted on his Truth Social account. “Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening.”
6.03pm, July 13 (US time)
Trump arrives on stage
He listens to a rendition of God Bless the USA. He begins his address at 6:05pm
6.11pm
Shots ring out
Trump is speaking as he gestures towards a graphic on a video board showing a spike in border crossings in recent years.
“Take a look at what happened…” he says, as his words are cut off by four shots in quick succession.
Trump grabs his right ear as repeated shouts of “Get down” are heard, before a fifth and sixth shot. He crouches down behind the lectern as Secret Service agents move in around him.
6.14 pm
Trump’s motorcade leaves
Secret Service agents bundle the former president into a black SUV and take him to a local hospital.
6.42pm
Trump is safe, say campaign and Secret Service
The Secret Service issues a statement confirming “an incident” took place at the rally and that the former president is safe.
Within minutes, the Trump campaign also issues a statement saying Trump “is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility”.
7.49pm
Secret Service confirms gunman shot dead
The Secret Service issues a statement saying agents neutralised the shooter and that he is dead.
The statement also says one person was killed and two spectators were seriously injured.
8.13pm
President Joe Biden issues statement
Mr Biden strongly condemns the assassination attempt.
“Look, there’s no place in America for this kind of violence,” he says in a nationally televised statement. “It’s sick. It’s sick. It’s one of the reasons why we have to unite this country.”
8.42pm
Trump issues statement
In a statement on his Truth Social site, Trump says: “It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country.” He adds: “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.”
His campaign later confirms he will attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, which starts on July 15.
July 14, 2024
The FBI identifies the shooter in the assassination attempt as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Pennsylvania.
