 Louisiana Radio Network, I'm Colleen Crane. A motive in the assassination attempt of former President Trump Saturday is still not known. Fortunately, the former president was able to leave the rally safely to receive medical attention after a bullet struck him in the ear. Two attendees were critically injured and one man is dead. The 20-year-old shooter was outside the rally on a rooftop and was killed by counter snipers. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy.