Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump: Explosive Devices Found

U.S. authorities discovered explosive devices in the car of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who allegedly tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The car was found near a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Reports indicate that the firearm used was purchased by Crooks' father.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 14-07-2024 20:19 IST | Created: 14-07-2024 20:19 IST
Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump: Explosive Devices Found
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U.S. authorities have discovered explosive devices in the car of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources.

The vehicle was parked near the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, raising serious security concerns.

Both the Wall Street Journal and ABC News reported that the gun Crooks used in the incident was procured by his father.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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