Investigation by US security has revealed that the gunman, Thomas Mathew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former United States, US, President, Donald Trump, had explosive materials in his car and residence.
This was disclosed by the US security sources who spoke with Fox News. The sources stated that Crooks car parked near the Pennsylvania rally had bomb making materials inside.
“There were explosives, including an IED, found inside a car driven by Thomas Matthew Crooks found parked near the scene of the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania,” sources confirmed to Fox News.
The sources could not say how many explosives or what kind. But emphasized that more than one was found.
The source also stated that in Crooks’ house, law enforcement also found bomb-making materials.
Recall that the 20-year-old had attempted to assassinate Trump during his campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
In a viral video, Crooks fired several shots but only hit Trump by his ears. But the secret service responded immediately by killing him.
The 20-year-old was reported to have used an AR-style weapon.
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