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 16, 2024, 5:27 PM EDT

    Family of critically injured rally victim releases statement

    The family of James Copenhaver, one of the two men critically injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, released a statement Tuesday, thanking the public for their "outpouring of support."

    "Jim would like to especially thank the first responders, medics, and hospital staff who have provided him with initial and continuing care," the statement read. "Additionally, Jim would like to express his thoughts and prayers for the other victims, their families, and President Trump. He prays for a safe and speedy recovery for them all."

    James Copenhaver.
    Copenhaver Family

    Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, "remains in critical but stable condition" as of Tuesday afternoon. He is being treated at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

    His family has requested privacy as he recovers.

    "The Copenhaver family would like to thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers, and support as Jim and his family recover from this horrible, senseless, and unnecessary act of violence," they said.

    Jul 16, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT

    Scalise says Secret Service director should resign

    House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said he believes Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle should resign.

    "I've been very disappointed in her and her lack of candor," Scalise told Politico. "I think the American people need to see whatever the answers are. Tough questions, you got to take the tough questions. You take a position like that … you can’t have a bad day."

    Scalise said the Secret Service "should have been out publicly right away" and addressing the press after the shooting.

    Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024.
    Gene J. Puskar/AP

    "You had the local law enforcement giving a press conference, frankly, being asked questions that the head of the Secret Service should have been asked," he said. "And she, you know, kind of was nowhere to be found during that period, and yet they took those tough questions. She's got to answer tough questions. You can't hide from them."

    Scalise was shot and wounded at a congressional baseball practice in 2017.

    -ABC News’ Mike Pappano

    Jul 16, 2024, 3:47 PM EDT

    Trump has spoken to relative of man killed at rally

    Former President Donald Trump has spoken to a family member of Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old firefighter who was killed at Saturday’s rally, a source told ABC News.

    Comperatore leaves behind a wife and two daughters. His funeral is set for Thursday.

    -ABC News’ Rachel Scott

    Jul 16, 2024, 3:43 PM EDT

    State police provided 'all resources' Secret Service asked for

    The Pennsylvania State Police said it provided "all resources" the Secret Service asked for ahead of Saturday’s rally.

    The Secret Service's requests included about 30 to 40 troopers to help secure the inside perimeter, the state police said.

    The state police said it "was not responsible for securing the building or property at AGR International," which was the building from which the shooter fired from the roof.

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