The Clairton Sportmen's Club, frequented by Thomas Matthew Crooks, is under scrutiny as the FBI investigates the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
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The Clairton Sportmen's Club, where suspected Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks practiced his marksmanship, reopened on Monday after visits from the FBI as part of their probe into the deadly security breach. Investigators are yet to disclose whether evidence was discovered at the range, but club members have denounced the suspect's actions, emphasizing that such violence is antithetical to their values.
The Suspected Trump Attacker's Gun Club Reopens Amid FBI Investigation
"The Club fully admonishes the senseless act of violence that occurred," asserted attorney Rob Bootay, representing the Clairton Sportmen's Club. "Our sincere condolences go out to the Comperatore family, and we extend prayers to all those injured, including the former President."
The club is one of several in the area where members engage in sports shooting and advocate for firearm safety. The FBI's visit is part of their ongoing efforts to establish a motive and scrutinize data retrieved from Crooks' phone.
The Suspected Trump Attacker's Gun Club Reopens Amid FBI Investigation
According to law enforcement sources, Crooks fired a DPMS AR-15 5.56 at Trump and the bystanders. The weapon, purchased by his father in 2013, is currently being analyzed at the FBI's forensics lab in Quantico, Virginia, along with his phone, laptop, and an improvised explosive device found in his car.
The investigation has widened to uncover potential accomplices or motives for the attack. "FBI technical specialists successfully gained access to Thomas Matthew Crooks' phone and continue to examine his electronic devices," the FBI stated on Monday afternoon. Searches of the suspect's residence and vehicle were concluded on Sunday night.
The Suspected Trump Attacker's Gun Club Reopens Amid FBI Investigation
The FBI has interviewed nearly 100 witnesses, including law enforcement personnel, and encourages anyone with information to submit tips.
Crooks had no prior criminal record or documented history of mental illness, authorities have asserted. Dave Katz, a former federal firearms instructor and CEO of Global Security Group, emphasizes the importance of recognizing red flags in individuals' behavior, particularly those with whom they spend significant time.
The Suspected Trump Attacker's Gun Club Reopens Amid FBI Investigation
"If the shooter can manage an air of normalcy going to and from the range, where's the red flag?" he said. "Look at the Aurora shooter. He went to a range three days before, and the owner threw him out because he wasn't behaving normally."
The investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump continues, with the FBI actively pursuing a motive and potential accomplices.
The Suspected Trump Attacker's Gun Club Reopens Amid FBI Investigation
