Initial reports from investigators showed the items found in the attacker’s vehicle. They also found traces of other objects in his home.
The investigation into the attack on Donald Trump is moving forward and more details have been revealed. According to information provided by the FBIExplosives were found in the car and house of Thomas Matthew Crooksthe 20-year-old sniper who attempted to assassinate the presidential candidate during a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania.
While, Trump He spoke on social media and confirmed that his presidential candidacy remains firm. He assured that “Only God prevented the unthinkable“and called on Americans to remain united to prevent “evil from winning.”
In the last few hours, it was confirmed that Crooks had explosives in his car.US media reported. The Wall Street Journal and CNN reported that items of this type were found in a vehicle belonging to the attacker. Other sources also cited that there were objects in the young man’s house that were intended to kill the Republican candidate.
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The car was parked near the campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. So far, there are reports that the gun had been purchased by the attacker’s father, although the young man could have purchased it himself because he was over 18.
There are no clues yet about the attacker’s motive. Crook was registered as a Republican on the voter rolls, but had also donated to a Democratic group. On his social media accounts, which have since been shut down by authorities, he was seen wearing a high school graduation cap and gown.
Explosives found in car and home of Donald Trump attacker Thomas Crooks
Bomb squad officers arrived at the young man’s property, located nearly 70 km from Pennsylvania, after finding various explosives in his vehicle.
The attacker, shot dead by Secret Service personnel minutes after trying to assassinate the Republican candidate from a terrace, was identified thanks to the weapon he was carrying at the time of the attack, since it was legal and was registered in his name.
With this finding, the investigation is now focused on how the events took place. The different security forces asked the attendees for all the videos and photos they have of the event in order to determine whether Crooks acted alone or was accompanied.
Source: Ambito
