New Details Emerge in Investigation of Trump Rally Shooting Attempt
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Former President Donald Trump recently attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, his first public appearance after being shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The investigation into the assassination attempt is ongoing, with video evidence showing a gunman on a building roof about 410 feet away from the stage moments before the shooting occurred. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, is being investigated by the FBI as a potential politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, while a federal law enforcement bulletin warns of the possibility of “follow-on or retaliatory” attacks related to the recent election.
Investigation Ongoing into Attempted Assassination of Ex-President Trump
Probes continue into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump who recently made a public appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. This marked his first public sighting since the incident at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania where he was shot and injured.
Trump Appears at Convention Despite Injury
Trump, with a bandaged ear from the bullet wound, received a warm welcome at the convention. He also attended the second night of the convention amidst visibly heightened security.
Details of Shooting Incident Emerge
Insights into the assassination attempt highlight that bystanders reported a gunman on a nearby building’s roof two minutes before the first shot targeted Trump. This detail was obtained from a video analysis by CBS News.
Local Tactical Team’s Role
A local tactical team assisting the U.S. Secret Service managed to capture a picture of the gunman through a rangefinder minutes prior to the assassination attempt. Three members of local tactical teams were stationed within the shooter’s location, scanning the crowd from windows.
FBI Investigation and Background of Shooter
The FBI is examining whether shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was a politically driven domestic violent extremist. Justice Department officials confirmed the examination of Crooks’ phone at the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia.
Threat of Potential Follow-On Attacks
A federal law enforcement bulletin obtained by CBS News identified the gunman as a lone attacker, warning of potential retaliatory attacks related to November’s election in the coming months.
Fatalities and Injuries During the Attack
The assailant killed firefighter Corey Comperatore. Trump along with two others, Marine Corps veteran David Dutch and James Copenhaver, were injured.
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