The FBI’s investigation into the attempted assassination of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on July 13 continues. Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office, shared the remarkable details of the attack on Trump with the public.
FBI Statements
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- Assassination Attempt Attacker Spotted: Rojek said the attacker, Thomas Crooks, was spotted by a police officer more than an hour ago. Crooks was also caught on camera in a police vehicle.
- Police Officer’s Intervention:A local police officer identified Crooks as a suspicious person and took his photo, which he sent to other law enforcement agencies.
- SWAT Team Report:Rojek said the SWAT team saw Crooks using a rangefinder and browsing news sites.
Trump’s Statement to the FBI
Trump has agreed to participate in interviews with the victim and is expected to test in accordance with the FBI’s standard procedures, Rojek said. The FBI described Crooks as an individual with no close friends and a limited social circle.
Details of the Assassination Attempt
- Date and Place of the Incident:Trump was attacked on July 13 while giving a speech at a rally campaign in Pennsylvania.
- Results of the Attack: One person was killed and two were injured in the attack. The US Secret Service killed the attacker, Crooks, at the scene.
- Attacker Profile:It was reported that Crooks used encrypted applications to purchase weapons and chemicals used in the manufacture of explosive devices.
