Donald Trump Rally Shooting: A Complete Timeline

Over the weekend, Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire, attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Moments after the former president took the stage at the Pennsylvania rally, several gunshots were heard, prompting Secret Service agents to surround the 78-year-old to protect him quickly. While Trump survived the attempted assassination, one rallygoer did not, and two others were critically injured.

Here's a timeline of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13.

As more details begin to surface surrounding the shooting at Donald Trump's rally, a timeline is beginning to map out, showing exactly when Trump took the stage, when Crooks fired the shots, and when the Secret Service killed Crooks.

5:10 p.m. Crooks first identified as a person of interest

5:30 p.m. Crooks spotted with a rangefinder

5:51 p.m. Secret Service is notified of a suspicious person

5:52 p.m. Crooks spotted on the roof by USSS

6:02 p.m. Trump takes the stage

6:09 p.m. People alert officers to the gunman

6:11:21 - 6:11:32 p.m.An officer walks around the building and people spot the shooter and start to flee

6:11:33 p.m. Crooks fires first shots

6:11:34 p.m. Two more shots fired

6:11:37 p.m. More gunshots heard

6:12:03 p.m Crooks was shot and killed

6:14 p.m. Trump leaves rally site

6:40 p.m. Emergency room cleared

8:13 p.m. President Biden speaks out against violence

8:42 p.m. Trump posts he's been shot in his ear

8:50 p.m. Trump leaves hospital

Early Sunday morning, the FBI identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel, Pennsylvania.

It is unclear exactly when Crooks left his home or arrived at the rally. The exact time when his parents reported him missing is still unknown, but law enforcement has confirmed the call came in prior to the shooting.

The morning after the shooting, Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social thanking people for their thoughts and prayers, saying, "It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening."

"We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness," Trump wrote. "In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win."

President Biden said something similar when he addressed the nation from the Oval Office Sunday evening.

"We can't allow this violence to be normalized," he said, per CBS. "The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that."

On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harrisbroke her silence on the tragedy that occurred over the weekend, thanking law enforcement and paying tribute to Corey Comperatore, the late firefighter who lost his life in the shooting.

“As we all know, it was a heinous, horrible, cowardly act. Thankfully, he was not seriously injured," she said, per Fox, adding that she and her husband's thoughts immediately went to Melania Trump, the former First Lady. "The bottom line is, no one should have to fear for the safety of a loved one because they serve in public office."

"Our heart goes out to the family of Corey Comperatore a true hero who died protecting his family. And Doug and I, of course, are holding them close in our hearts," she said. "We are also wishing those who were critically injured that day a swift and full recovery. And we are thankful to the United States Secret Service, the first responders, and local authorities."

While the FBI has confirmed that Crooks used a semi-automatic rifle and that approximately eight shots were fired, they are still searching for the motive.

"What I would say is, is a tragic incident that occurred. We're not in a position to start second-guessing how or why or anything else at this point. Just know that it will be thoroughly investigated. If there is anyone to prosecute, that will be done and we'll move forward," Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police said at a late-night news conference, per WTAE.

Law enforcement sources stated that he was positioned on top of a shed outside the security perimeter set up by the Secret Service and opened fire from approximately 400 feet away from the stage.