Timeline of the assassination of Trump

This has happened:

Pennsylvania is six hours behind Norway. 18.00 American time is 00.00 in Norway.

18:03: Donald Trump takes the stage at approximately 18:03 local time in Pennsylvania. The song “God Bless the USA” is played and ends around 18.05, writes the American newspaper The Hill.

18.11: Donald Trump talks regarding the increase in border crossings while Biden has been president, when several shots are suddenly fired. Trump makes his way to the ear and neck area before seeking cover under the lectern.

He is quickly protected by security personnel. You can also see that the audience in the background is looking for cover. People hear the agents saying, “Get down, get down, get down,” as participants scream.

18.12: Donald Trump is escorted off the stage.

18.14: After he is led down from the pulpit, he goes out to a motorcade and is taken to hospital.

18.42: A spokesperson for the secret intelligence service “Secret Service” states that Donald Trump is safe.

19.13: President Joe Biden speaks regarding the incident:

– Such violence has no place in America. It’s sick, it’s sick, the president said.

The White House also released a statement from Biden.

– I am grateful to hear that Trump is safe and in good shape. I pray for him and his family, and for everyone who was present at the event, the statement said.

19.24: The district attorney in Butler County confirms to AP that the suspected perpetrator is dead. They also confirm that a meeting participant was killed in the attack.

19.42: Donald Trump posts a post on Truth Social. Here he offers his condolences for the participant who was killed, and he confirms that he himself was shot in the ear.

– I was shot with a bullet that went through the upper part of my right ear, Trump writes in a post on Truth Social.

– It is unreal that such an act can take place in our country. Nothing is so far known regarding the shooter, who is now dead, Trump adds.

In the message, Trump thanks the Secret Service and the police for acting quickly during the shooting.

The perpetrator: The alleged perpetrator – a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania – was shot and killed by US security forces following the assassination of former President Donald Trump. There was also an audience member who was killed and two other audience members in the assembly received critical injuries.

Nothing is currently known regarding the shooter’s motive.

Trump continues the election campaign following the assassination, and on Monday the Republicans gather for a national convention.

Kilder: CNN, The Hill, Washington Post, Ritzau, Reuters.