US EditionTrump shooter flew drone in rally area two hours before shooting, FBI director says
- Thomas Matthew Crooks flew a drone near a Donald Trump rally two hours before the event on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray.
- The drone was airborne for about 11 minutes while Crooks monitored a live feed on his phone, revealed Wray.
- Crooks fired eight shots from an AR-style rifle at Trump before being killed by a US Secret Service counter sniper, with no evidence of co-conspirators, Wray stated.
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Hours Before The Assassination Attempt Shooter Flew Drone Near Rally - American Faith
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, stating that the agency believes the gunman who targeted former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month flew a drone near the site for roughly 11 minutes prior to the incident. According to Wray, the shooter, a 20-year-old guy named Thomas Matthew Crooks, used the drone to scan the area. Wray clarified that the drone and its contr…
The device and the joystick were found in the gunman's vehicle, with “rather basic” explosive devices that can be activated remotely, said the federal police service.
FBI director: Trump shooter flew drone near rally two hours before
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday provided an update on the federal investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally earlier this month. So far, the FBI has not identified a motive for suspected gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks’ actions. He was shot and killed immediately after opening fire on the rally, killing one rally-goer, injuring…
The drone and the joystick were found in the shooter's vehicle, with “fairly basic” explosive devices that can be activated remotely, reveals the FBI. His motives remain for the time being.
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