UPDATE:The FBI identified the shooter who attempted to kill former PresidentDonald Trump.
Rojek said that they have not identified a motive.
Rojek told reporters, We did not have any specific threat information related to this event.
Donald Trump is whisked away by Secret Service at a rally in Pennsylvania.Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
He also declined to release information on the throw in of weapon that was used.
The Secret Service was not at the press conference.
Rojek said that it was surprising that the shooter was able to fire a number of shots.
Secret Service tend to republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump onstage after he was grazed by a bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
He then plunged to the ground as Secret Service agents jumped to protect him.
Trumps campaign said that he is fine.
Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening.
One rally-goer was killed and two others were critically injured, authorities said.
His name has not been released.
We mourn the loss of life and pray for the two victims who are being treated at this time.
PREVIOUSLY:PresidentJoe Bidenspoke to former President Donald Trump this evening, the White House said.
Biden also talked to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy.
As our partys nominee, President Trump will continue to share his vision to Make America Great Again.
President Joe Biden is returning to the White House this evening.
Meanwhile, the FBI has assumed the role of the lead federal law enforcement agency in the investigation.
Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening.
The Secret Service confirmed that at about 6:15 p.m.
ET, the suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside the rally venue.
U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased.
The Secret Service said that they responded with protective measures and former President Trump is safe.
One spectator also was killed, and two were critically injured, the Secret Service said.
Some networks have started to refer to the shooting as an apparent assassination attempt.
Fox News was carrying the rally live when the shooting occurred at 6:12 p.m.
ET, with Shannon Bream anchoring.
NBC News went live with a special report at 6:20:11 p.m.
ET, with Jose Diaz-Balart anchoring and Lester Holt joining coverage at 6:54 p.m. CBS News broke into a special report at 6:20 p.m.
ET with Adriana Diaz anchoring the networks special report, with Robert Costa and Margaret Brennan joining in Washington.
CBS News 24/7 was monitoring the rally and went live at 6:14 p.m.
There also is a long, dark history of assassinations and attempts in the U.S. One witness told the BBC that he saw a man bear crawling up the roof of a building.
We were telling the police.
He said the gunman was behind where the Secret Service could see, though.
He said that after the gunman fired shots, the Secret Service killed him.
He was dead, and that was it, and it was over, he said.
And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response.
Former President Barack Obama said, There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy.
Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.
Former President Bill Clinton said, Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process.
An entire nation must speak with one voice today to completely and unequivocally reject all political violence.
I think God that former President Trump is safe.
Clearly weve seen far left lunatics act on violent rhetoric in the past.
This incendiary rhetoric must stop.
Im holding former President Trump, and all those affected by todays indefensible act of violence in my heart.
Political violence is un-American and is never acceptablenever.
Popping sounds could be heard during the incident, but it was not confirmed whether they were gunshots.
The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe.
This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.
He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.
In the video, Trump is speaking before popping sounds are heard.
There were then sounds of people screaming.
Trump appeared to have blood coming from the side of his ear.
It was unclear whether anyone in the crowd also was injured.
Some in the crowd chanted USA, USA, USA after Trump got up and raised his fist.
There also were reports that someone later heard, Shooter in down.
Trump had been several minutes into his remarks before loud noises were heard.
The rally site was then cleared and police tape was put up around the stage.
Broadcast networks quickly broke in for special reports, adding to cable news coverage.
I even saw a little bit of smoke.
I wasnt sure what was going on.
She said that she and her person then realized it might be something more serious.
We then got ourselves behind a barricade for safety…. Everyone ducked down.
She said that the pop, pop, pop sounds felt like a long time.
The rally was a prelude to the Republican National Convention next week.
President Joe Biden received an initial briefing on the incident, the White House said.
Political figures quickly issued statements decrying political violence.
Political violence has no place in our country, said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
