3 October 2024
Independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will receive Secret Service protection at Biden's direction, Homeland Security secretary says
FBI has accessed phone of would-be Trump assassin; preliminary analysis gives no indication of a motive - NBC
Donald Trump picks JD Vance, a senator from Ohio, to be his vice presidential running-mate, he announces on his social media platform Truth Social
Trump's full post announcing J.D. Vance
Former President Trump selects Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as VP running mate
FBI has accessed the phone of Thomas Crooks, the alleged Trump shooter, and based on the preliminary analysis of the phone the info has not helped the FBI determine what Crooks motive was for shooting at Trump
Incoming photos from the SHOOTING on Minnesota Ave.MN Ave is closed NB from Benning Rd, homicide unit here.
SHOOTING NEAR D.O.E.S: 4000 Bl. OF MINNESOTA AVE N.E: Mpd is on the scene of a shooting with an adult male transported conscious and breathing
SHOOTING: 4000 Bl. of Minn Ave. N.E. @DCPoliceDept on scene investigating a shooting with an unknown age male transported Pri-1 with gunshot wound injuries. Enroute to a local trauma center.Something just popped off by Minnesota Avenue station
.@SecBlinken convened his senior leadership team this morning after the Trump assassination attempt to ask them to remind their teams and US allies and partners that "America has faced trying times before, but that we have emerged from them stronger," @StateDeptSpox says
US State Department: There is no place for violence in our democracy
The Pentagon: The number of National Guard personnel assigned to support the process of securing the Republican Party conference was not increased in light of the attempt to assassinate Trump, and no reinforcements were requested from any party.
Pentagon spox @sabrinasingh24 says they checked with each of the military service branches and confirmed that the suspected shooter in Saturday's assassination attempt had no military service affiliation
Trump: We must unite to end all weaponization of our justice system and make "America great again."
Donald Trump confirms he will make VP choice today, according to Fox News' @BretBaier
Judge Cannon has dismissed the Trump documents case, citing violation of appointments clause
Axios: Trump ordered aides not to allow speakers at the GOP convention to make angry remarks about the shooting
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FBI is investigating the attempted assassination of former President Trump as a case of domestic terrorism, that the shooter acted alone, and that the shooter was not on the radar of authorities prior to yesterday
MPD has placed the crime scene at the 1600 Bl. of Benning Rd. N.E. this is yet another shooting on Benning Rd. This particular community continues to experience senseless violence
IAO 1700 Bl. of E St. N.E. @DCPoliceDept on scene investigating a shooting with an adult male located with gunshot wound injuries. Severity of injuries unknown.
President Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office about the assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump at 8pm ET
SHOOTING: 18th Street/ E Street N.E: Mpd is on the scene investigating a shooting with an adult male transported by DCFD after suffering a GSW to the chest
Shooting Investigation in the 1600 block of Benning Road. No lookout at this time.
EARLY MORNING SHOOTING: 4400 Bl. of Minn Ave. N.E. Early this morning @DCPoliceDept responded for a shooting with an adult female transported with gunshot wound injuries. Severity of injuries unknown. Shooting Investigation in the 4400 block of Minnesota Ave, NE. No lookout for suspect.
US President Joe Biden: I am grateful that Trump is fine
Shooting Investigation in the 4400 block of Minnesota Ave, NE. No lookout for suspect
SHOOTING ON SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY: Mpd is on scene at the 300 bl. Of P Street S.W with an adult male located and transported to an area trauma center
ANOTHER SHOOTING: 300 P Street SW in Southwest Waterfront DC. victim found shot on the 2nd floor of the Channel Square apartments
Homicide SHOOTING ON THE TRAIL: 3300 Bl. OF FORT DUPONT DRIVE S.E: Mpd is on the scene of a shooting with an adult female found shot multiple times. She has been pronounced on scene. Look for a white sedan vehicle with heavy-tinted windows
Shooting Investigation in the 2000 block of Savannah Terrace SE. Lookout for black male, wearing black clothing and a black ski mask.