Bomb-making materials found in vehicle and home of man suspected of shooting Trump: Police

The suspect was identified early Sunday morning.

Published: July 14, 2024 11:47am

Updated: July 14, 2024 6:18pm

Bomb-making materials were found inside the vehicle of the 20-year-old suspected of shooting former President Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, according to law enforcement sources.

Bomb-making materials were discovered at his home as well.

The suspect was identified early Sunday morning.

"The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania," the agency said in a statement on Sunday. "This remains an active and ongoing investigation."

Matthew Crooks declined to provide details about his son until he talked to law enforcement, according to CNN. His son reportedly used his gun to carry out the attack. 

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