The FBI has launched an investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, which is being treated as a potential act of domestic terrorism. The agency is working jointly with its counterterrorism division and criminal division to determine the motive behind the attack.
Key Points:
The FBI is investigating the shooting as an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism.
The agency is using “every resource that we have at our disposal” to investigate the incident.
The suspect, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, acted alone and there are no public safety concerns at this time.
The FBI believes that the gun used in the assassination attempt was purchased by Crooks’ father and the family appears to be cooperating with the investigation.
The motive behind the attack has not yet been identified.
Timeline:
The shooting occurred at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
The FBI announced the investigation on July 14, 2024.
The agency is continuing to investigate the incident and gather evidence.
Response:
President Joe Biden condemned the shooting, calling it “sick” and condemning political violence.
Trump has not publicly commented on the incident.
Ongoing Investigation:
The FBI’s investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump is ongoing, and the agency is working to determine the motive behind the attack and identify any potential accomplices. 17GEN4.com
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