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BumRushDaShow

(140,913 posts)
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 10:30 AM Jul 2024

Bomb-making materials found in Trump rally shooting suspect's vehicle: Sources

Source: WPIX New York/AP

Posted: Jul 14, 2024 / 11:19 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 14, 2024 / 11:26 AM EDT


BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press that bomb-making materials were found inside the vehicle of the man suspected in the Trump rally shooting. There were also bomb-making materials found at his home.

The two officials were not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The news comes a day after gunshots rang out at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee said the upper part of his right ear was pierced in the shooting. His aides said he was in “great spirits” and doing well.

The FBI early Sunday identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as it pressed its investigation. An FBI official said investigators had not yet determined a motive.

This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.

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brewens

(15,359 posts)
2. Just saw that. If that means he had some kind of bomb making expertise, it will be interesting how he learned
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 10:35 AM
Jul 2024

all that. Could be shit any clown could make though. Any sophistication and it would be likely someone else was involved. They would be shitting their pants about now.

4. I expect that this incident will hurt the Trump campaign in the long run.
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 10:42 AM
Jul 2024

When various media began identifying the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks,, Roger Stone was very keen on claiming the shooter was someone other than Crooks (named Maxwell something).

Then the FBI confirmed that it was Crooks.

I'm hoping Stone already learned enough about Crooks to see the shooting as a negative for the Trump campaign. Such that Republican media attacks on Biden over this would backfire with independent voters.

We'll just have to wait and see as more details come out about the shooter's political views.

topcelts

(10 posts)
5. This has all the makings of a Theatrical Production
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 10:44 AM
Jul 2024

As this attempted assassination story develops, we have zero statements from a doctor nor the hospital where Trump was treated. Whether it is shrouded by SS or FBI we have yet to hear. Forgive my political cynicism but this has all the makings of a setup in order to create a political martyr. Surely a bullet through one's upper ear would merit at least an overnight stay in the hospital and not a "cloaked no info" release. Theatrics and props these days are quite sophisticated as is theatrical makeup. This is not over yet.

canichelouis

(374 posts)
6. Tree of Life Shooter also from Bethal Park
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 10:44 AM
Jul 2024

The tree of life shooter was also from this suburb of my fair city.
Scary

IronLionZion

(46,864 posts)
7. So carefully planned out mental illness
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 11:11 AM
Jul 2024

Since those materials and weapons are common for mentally ill people with no political agenda.

ArkansasDemocrat1

(3,167 posts)
9. Dad bought the gun and bomb making materials are at his house
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 11:26 AM
Jul 2024

Mr Crook is gonna go thru some things. Not to mention MAGA seeking revenge as his address is now connected to the story.

FakeNoose

(35,386 posts)
10. Do we know that the shooter was living with his parents?
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 11:42 AM
Jul 2024

I've kept my TV off since yesterday, so I only know what's been posted on DU.

The kid was apparently registered as a Republican, but maybe not voted yet? Depending on his birth month he might not have been able to vote in 2022.

Also, I'm finding it hard to believe that Roger Stone even knows who this kid is.

ArkansasDemocrat1

(3,167 posts)
11. Good questions I don't know the answer to
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 11:58 AM
Jul 2024

Dad owned the weapon, so it would seem easier to me for the kid to grab it there instead of keeping it at his place.

Let the Wild Assed Guesses continue!

LeftInTX

(29,714 posts)
13. He voted in the Nov 2022 election, but did not vote in the 2024 primary.
Sun Jul 14, 2024, 12:17 PM
Jul 2024

I read one article that bomb making stuff was also at his parents' house. However, it was one article....

I personally think he lived at home. His parents' home was cordoned off last night and this morning.

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