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 15, 2024, 7:58 AM EDT

    Secret Service director announces changes for Trump security detail

    The U.S. Secret Service has added additional security to former President Donald Trump's detail ahead of the Republican National Convention, the agency’s director, Kimberly Cheatle, said in a statement on Monday.

    “In addition to the additional security enhancements we provided former President Trump's detail in June, we have also implemented changes to his security detail since Saturday to ensure his continued protection for the convention and the remainder of the campaign,” Cheatle said.

    The former president will have additional tactical officers, including SWAT, added to his detail, along with other updates, a law enforcement source told ABC News.

    -ABC News’ Pierre Thomas

    Jul 15, 2024, 7:56 AM EDT

    Amid scrutiny, Secret Service director says she welcomes independent review

    U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said her agency welcomes the independent review announced by President Joe Biden.

    “We understand the importance of the independent review announced by President Biden yesterday and will participate fully,” Cheatle said in a statement issued on Monday. “We will also work with the appropriate Congressional committees on any oversight action.”

    Questions have been raised about how the suspect in the assassination attempt was able to climb on top of a roof near former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday.

    Kimberly Cheatle is the 27th Director of the U.S. Secret Service, sworn in to office September 17, 2022.
    U.S. Secret Service

    “The Secret Service is working with all involved Federal, state and local agencies to understand what happened, how it happened, and how we can prevent an incident like this from ever taking place again,” Cheatle said.

    -ABC News’ Pierre Thomas and Kevin Shalvey

    Jul 15, 2024, 6:54 AM EDT

    Trump Media shares spike in pre-market trading

    Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, a company majority owned by former President Donald Trump, rose about 50% in early trading.

    The stock, which is traded under the DJT ticker, climbed to about $45 a share in pre-market trading on Monday, the first day the market will be open after the attempted assassination.

    -ABC News’ Kevin Shalvey

    Jul 15, 2024, 5:19 AM EDT

    King Charles sends Trump private letter

    King Charles wrote a private letter to former President Donald Trump on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

    The correspondence was delivered via the U.K. Embassy in Washington, D.C., the palace said on Monday.

    "We do not divulge contents of such private correspondence, but safe to surmise that the sentiments are in keeping with those communicated by the PM," the palace said, a reference to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

    The prime minister said Sunday he was "appalled" by the assassination attempt.

    -ABC News' Zoe Magee

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