Trump survives assassination attempt; shooter's father had warned police
New details emerge on the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. According to the BBC, the father of 20-year-old Matthew Crooks, who fired shots at the former president, alerted the police before the incident. He reportedly expressed concern for his son, citing a lack of contact.
4:32 AM EDT, July 19, 2024
The father of 20-year-old Matthew Crooks called the police due to concerns about his son, reports the BBC. This is another indication that the attack might have been preventable. It remains unclear precisely what Crooks' father told the authorities. What is certain is that he was worried because he hadn't been in touch with his son and didn't know his whereabouts. The exact timing of the call is also unknown, but it happened before the attack in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Investigators revealed that Crooks had searched online for information about mental disorders and had also looked up details about the upcoming August Democratic Convention. His computer contained photos of Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Chris Wray, and a member of the British royal family.
Warning signs
American media reported that before the assassination attempt, there were indicators of Crooks' presence at a rally in Butler. Police were alerted by a sniper about a suspicious individual. This information came in about 20 minutes before the attack.
According to reports, one police officer climbed to the roof of the building where Crooks was hiding. The officer retreated when Crooks pointed a gun at him. The officer then informed other law enforcement officials responsible for Donald Trump's protection, including the Secret Service. Unfortunately, moments later, the 20-year-old opened fire.
Assassination attempt on Donald Trump
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump occurred on Saturday, July 13. The former president was wounded in the ear by a shot from an AR-15 rifle. Shortly after the incident, Trump stood up and raised his fist, indicating that he was not seriously injured. Sadly, the incident left one person dead and two others seriously injured.
Matthew Crooks was shot dead during the incident. His motivations for attempting to kill Donald Trump are still unknown. The investigation is ongoing. The presidential election campaign is now underway in the United States, with elections set for November 5. It appears that Donald Trump will face Joe Biden in the upcoming election.
