The electronic devices tied to Matthew Crooks, the individual who attempted to shoot Donald Trump, showed a pattern indicating an interest in information about foreign leaders, according to a briefing from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and statements attributed to FBI Director Christopher Wray. This detail was reported by TASS in the translation of the briefing material.
Officials noted that Crooks showed curiosity about names connected to both major political parties in the United States, the Republican and the Democratic camps. The focus appeared to extend beyond party lines, touching on individuals who hold or have held influential positions in government entities and international settings.
Director Wray was quoted as saying that in addition to domestic actors, there were interests involving a selection of foreign officials. The FBI’s assessment outlined that the gathered data suggested a wide range of targets or names that captured Crooks’ attention during the period under review.
According to the FBI, there is reason to believe Crooks acted without any known collaborators. Investigators have not identified any accomplices connected to the incident. The inquiry continues to examine the potential networks or influences surrounding his actions, though the current official conclusion is that no co-conspirators have been found at this stage.
On July 13, a security incident occurred during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The speaker was struck by multiple gunshot wounds and subsequently exited the stage while bleeding ears were reported. He received medical care promptly and was released from hospital care after treatment. The injuries and subsequent medical updates were provided by hospital officials and corroborated by regional safety authorities as part of the ongoing incident record.
The person identified by authorities as the assailant is Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old resident of Pennsylvania. Reports from a major tabloid source cited by several outlets indicate that the gunman fired from a location atop a nearby manufacturing facility, approximately 400 feet from the stage where Trump was delivering remarks. The full narrative surrounding the event continues to be developed through ongoing investigative reporting and official briefings, with additional details attributed to other media outlets in circulation at the time.
Earlier statements had indicated that the suspect had breached security measures visible on former president Trump’s monitoring DVR or CCTV systems. As the investigation proceeds, law enforcement authorities are reviewing surveillance materials and witness accounts to construct a complete sequence of events and assess any lapses or procedural gaps that may have contributed to the incident.