Butler, PA – The police have confirmed that the attack on former US President Donald Trump was meticulously planned and executed. The assailant had made arrangements in advance at a house near Trump’s headquarters.
After investigating the scene, authorities revealed that the shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook, had set up a ladder to climb onto the house. Crook reached the top well before Trump’s arrival and waited patiently, positioning himself to have a clear view of the auditorium. However, these details are yet to be confirmed by the investigating agencies, and the name of the accused has not been officially disclosed. The FBI has announced that the incident is being investigated as an attempted murder.
Shooting with AR-15 Rifle
The Secret Service identified the weapon used in the attack as an AR-15 rifle. Security forces confirmed that the semi-automatic rifle was fired from a distance of 182 meters. A total of six rounds were fired from the top of the building in front of the auditorium, with one bullet grazing Trump’s ear.
The incident has raised significant security concerns and the FBI, along with local authorities, are continuing their investigation to uncover further details about the assailant and the motive behind the attack.
