Trump shooting updates: Shooter flew drone 200 yards from site hours before shooting

One spectator was killed and two were hurt in the shooting on July 13.

Last Updated: July 24, 2024, 4:49 PM EDT

Federal authorities are investigating after former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear in an assassination attempt at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.

The alleged shooter was killed by snipers. One spectator was killed and two were hurt, officials said.

    Jul 13, 2024, 8:25 PM EDT

    'No place in America for this kind of violence': Biden

    President Biden condemned the shooting at the Trump rally and called on other Americans to do the same.

    "The idea that there's political violence or violence in America like this, is just unheard of. It’s just not appropriate," he said at a news conference.

    Biden said he was trying to get ahold of Trump, who he called Donald, on the phone and wanted to talk to him.

    President Joe Biden speaks after his Republican opponent Donald Trump was injured following a shooting at an election rally in Pennsylvania, at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, July 13, 2024.
    Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

    "There is no place in America for this violence. It's sick," he said.

    Jul 13, 2024, 8:16 PM EDT

    Security increased at Trump Tower, other NYC locations

    Security is being increased across New York City following a possible assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, officials said.

    Out of an abundance of caution, the NYPD is increasing its presence across the city, including at Trump Tower, 40 Wall Street, Foley Square and City Hall.

    Security forces members stand guard outside Trump Tower after Trump was injured when shots were fired during a campaign rally held in Butler, in New York, July 13, 2024.
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    There is no threat or connection to New York City at this time.

    "Whatever your politics, we should all be able to agree that violence is wrong and we should be able to disagree peacefully," Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.

    Jul 13, 2024, 8:15 PM EDT

    Biden campaign to halt TV ads

    The Biden campaign said it will halt all ads for the presidential race.

    "The Biden campaign is pausing all outbound communications and working to pull down our television ads as quickly as possible," a campaign spokesman said.

    -ABC News' Gabriella Abdul-Hakim

    Jul 13, 2024, 8:05 PM EDT

    Biden to deliver remarks

    The White House announced that Biden will shortly deliver remarks with regards to the shooting at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania.

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