Fox News' Bryan Llenas unravels the key moments of the Trump rally in Pennsylvania, where the former president narrowly dodged an assassination attempt.
In a chilling turn of events that unfolded on a Saturday evening in Butler, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump faced an assassination attempt at a campaign rally for Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Dr. Mehmet Oz. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the nation, left one person dead, Senior Constable Corey Comperatore, and several others injured.
Fox News' Bryan Llenas, with his expertise in reporting on national security and high-profile events, offers a comprehensive timeline of the harrowing ordeal:
Inside the Trump Rally Shooting: A Timeline of the Narrow Escape
**7:00 PM:** Former President Trump takes the stage at the Butler County Republican Committee headquarters, delivering a speech in support of Dr. Oz's campaign.
**7:10 PM:** Gunshots erupt from the roof of an adjacent building, sending the crowd into chaos.
Inside the Trump Rally Shooting: A Timeline of the Narrow Escape
**7:11 PM:** Trump is swiftly escorted off the stage by his security detail, with Secret Service agents immediately engaging the shooter.
**7:12 PM:** The shooter, identified as 26-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, is neutralized and apprehended by law enforcement.
Inside the Trump Rally Shooting: A Timeline of the Narrow Escape
**7:15 PM:** Senior Constable Corey Comperatore, a member of the Bethel Park Police Department, is fatally shot in the confrontation with Crooks.
**7:20 PM:** Trump supporters flee the rally site in panic, while medical personnel attend to the wounded.
Inside the Trump Rally Shooting: A Timeline of the Narrow Escape
**7:30 PM:** President Trump is transported to a secure location, with his wife Melania Trump later confirming he is unharmed.
**7:45 PM:** Local law enforcement, supported by the FBI, secures the scene and launches an investigation into the shooting.
Inside the Trump Rally Shooting: A Timeline of the Narrow Escape
**8:00 PM:** Fox News and other media outlets begin reporting on the incident, sending shockwaves through the nation and sparking a surge in security precautions at rallies across the country.
**9:00 PM:** A motive for the shooting remains elusive, with investigators searching for clues in Crooks' personal belongings and social media history.
**10:00 PM:** President Trump condemns the attack, calling it "a despicable act" and vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
