Two days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, FBI agents raided the home of the suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.
On Monday, FBI agents descended upon the Bethel Park, Pennsylvania home of Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old suspect accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
According to federal authorities, Crooks fired at Trump using an AR-15 rifle while the former president addressed a rally in Butler on Saturday evening. Although the gunman missed his target, he struck three other individuals, tragically claiming the life of one victim.
FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin
The FBI is actively investigating the shooting incident as an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism. The agency's investigation is ongoing, with extensive efforts to uncover the motive behind Crooks' actions and determine if he had any accomplices.
FBI technical experts have successfully gained access to Crooks' phone and are analyzing his electronic devices. Additionally, a comprehensive search of his residence and vehicle has been completed.
FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin
The FBI has conducted numerous interviews with law enforcement personnel, rally attendees, and other witnesses. The agency is dedicating all available resources to identify the motive and ascertain if there was any related involvement.
The investigation team has established a 24/7 command post in Pittsburgh to facilitate the investigation's progress. The FBI's paramount goal is to determine the motivation behind the attack and identify any potential associates or accomplices.
FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin
Crooks is alleged to have fired upon rally-goers from the rooftop of a building approximately 160 yards away from where Trump was speaking. The gunfire resulted in the death of 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township fire chief, and the injuries of two others identified as David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74.
Secret Service agents responded with gunfire, fatally striking Crooks while he was still on the rooftop.
FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin
Investigators have discovered explosives in Crooks' car, which was parked near the rally site, along with bomb-making materials at his home.
Crooks was a member of the Clairton Sportsmen's Club in nearby Clairton. The club has condemned the violence and expressed condolences to the victims and their families.
FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin
Crooks graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022 and was a recipient of a $500 "star award" from the National Math and Science Initiative. Despite being registered as a Republican, he made a $15 donation to a Democratic PAC based in Chicago in 2021.
The FBI is appealing to the public for assistance in the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to submit tips via FBI.gov/butler or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin
