FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin in Investigation into Assassination Attempt

Following the assassination attempt, FBI agents raided the home of the suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. As part of their investigation, they seized electronic devices for analysis and conducted extensive interviews with event attendees and witnesses to determine the motive behind the attack.

The FBI's raid on the Bethel Park home of 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks marks a significant step in their investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred during Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening, when Crooks allegedly fired an AR-15 rifle from the rooftop of a building located 160 yards away.

FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin in Investigation into Assassination Attempt

Although the gunman missed Trump, three other individuals were hit, including Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who later succumbed to his injuries. David Dutch and James Copenhaver were also injured in the shooting. Secret Service agents returned fire, killing Crooks on the spot.

The investigation into the assassination attempt is still ongoing, with the FBI working to determine Crooks' motive and whether he had any accomplices. Technical specialists have gained access to his phone, and his electronic devices are being meticulously analyzed. Authorities have conducted nearly 100 interviews in search of any potential leads.

FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin in Investigation into Assassination Attempt

In addition to the home raid, the FBI has established a 24/7 command post in Pittsburgh and at its headquarters, dedicating substantial resources to the investigation. Assistant Director of the Counterterrorism Division at the FBI, Robert Wells, emphasized that their primary goal is to identify the motive and any potential associates involved.

According to sources, Crooks had an active membership at the Clairton Sportsmen's Club in nearby Clairton for at least a year. The club's attorney, Rob Bootay, released a statement expressing condemnation of the senseless violence and extending condolences to the victims and their families.

FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin in Investigation into Assassination Attempt

Further investigations revealed that Crooks graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022 and was recognized with a $500 "star award" from the National Math and Science Initiative. Despite being a registered Republican, Crooks had donated $15 to a Democratic, Chicago-based PAC in 2021.

The FBI continues to urge the public to provide any relevant information they may have regarding the incident by submitting tips to FBI.gov/butler or calling 1-800-CALL-FBI. The agency's work remains ongoing, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

FBI Raids Home of Would-Be Trump Assassin in Investigation into Assassination Attempt