Admin I Monday, July 15, 2024
PENNSYLVANIA, United States – The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI has provided additional information on the young man who orchestrated the attempted assassination of former President of the United States, Mr. Donald Trump.
Donald Trump narrowly missed death on Saturday during his campaign in Butler Farm, Pennsylvania when the 20 year old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who lives at Bethel Park, Pennsylvania opened fire that chopped off a piece of Donald Trumps’ ear.
In the update, the FBI said it has collected the shooter’s telephone for further investigation, adding that the shooter acted alone but his motive is still under investigation.
The FBI noted that the weapon used on Donald Trump was purchased legally.
“The FBI is investigating the shooting incident at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which resulted in one victim’s death and injuries to former President Trump and other spectators, as an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism.
“While the investigation to date indicates the shooter acted alone, the FBI continues to conduct logical investigative activity to determine if there were any co-conspirators associated with this attack. At this time, there are no current public safety concerns.
“The FBI has not identified a motive for the shooter’s actions, but we are working to determine the sequence of events and the shooter’s movements prior to the shooting, collecting and reviewing evidence, conducting interviews, and following up on all leads. We have also obtained the shooter’s telephone for examination”, the FBI said, adding that it has searched the shooter’s home and vehicle to collect additional evidence.
“Suspicious devices found at both locations have been rendered safe by bomb technicians and are being evaluated at the FBI Laboratory. The firearm used in the shooting was purchased legally. The shooter was not known to the FBI prior to this incident.
“The FBI investigation is being led by the FBI’s Pittsburgh Field Office in coordination with our local, state, and federal partners. Anyone with information that may assist with the ongoing investigation is encouraged to submit it online at tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI”.
