New details emerge on thwarted Trump assassination attempt
New facts in the case of the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. According to the BBC, the father of 20-year-old Matthew Crooks, who shot at the politician, had called the police before the attack. He reportedly said he was worried about his son because he had no contact with him.
According to the BBC, the father of 20-year-old Matthew Crooks called the police because he was worried about his son. This is another sign indicating that the assassination could have been prevented. It is not known exactly what the shooter's father told the police. What is certain is that he was worried about his son as he had no contact with him and did not know his whereabouts. It is also not known when exactly the call was made, but it was definitely before the assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Investigators informed the public that Crooks had been searching online for information on mental disorders. He also wanted to learn something about the Democratic convention in August. On his computer, he had saved photos of Trump, President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Chris Wray, and a member of the British royal family.
Signals about the shooter
Let's recall that the American media reported that before the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, there were signals concerning Crooks' presence at the rally in Butler. The police reportedly received information from one of the snipers that a suspicious man was in the area. This was 20 minutes before the assassination.
Further reports say that one of the police officers climbed onto the roof of the building where Crooks was located. However, the officer withdrew when the shooter pointed his gun at him. The officer alerted other individuals responsible for Donald Trump's security, including the Secret Service. Unfortunately, the 20-year-old fired shots moments later.
Assassination attempt on Donald Trump
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump took place in the early hours of Sunday (13/14 July) ET. The former US president was shot in the ear with an AR-15 rifle. However, Trump stood up shortly after the incident and raised his fist to show that nothing serious had happened. Unfortunately, one person was killed, and two others were seriously injured as a result of the incident.
Matthew Crooks was shot dead. His motives for attempting to kill Donald Trump are not yet known. The investigation is ongoing. Let us recall that the presidential campaign has begun in the United States, with the elections scheduled for 5 November. Everything indicates that Donald Trump will face Joe Biden in the election.
