Police investigate possible security breaches in Trump assassination attempt, attacker’s motive

he Assassination attempt Donald Trump, former US president and Republican candidate for the next election, Still under investigation by US authorities. The former president has spoken out through the “truth” social network, in which he claims to be “not afraid”.

The former US president was slightly injured at a pre-election event in Pennsylvania on Saturday and his face was covered in blood when he was evacuated. A bullet went through the top of his right ear. At least two people were killed and one was seriously injured in the attack. One of the dead was 50-year-old former firefighter Corey Comperatore, according to the state’s governor.

The FBI has yet to determine the identity of the attacker, although it has successfully identified an attacker who was killed at the same location. They conduct investigations to understand their motivationsThis is in addition to investigating with other authorities whether there was a malfunction in the safety device.

Republican-controlled House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday the House would hold a session ‘Full investigation’as published protector.

Along the same lines, US lawmakers have also expressed their views Concerns about possible security breaches The device appeared after witnesses convinced them that they alerted agents to a man on the rooftop where the device was located. attackerrevealing the same medium.

US President Joe Biden on Sunday defined the shootings of his Republican opponents as “attempted assassinations”. Commitment to vet candidate safety and the Republican National Convention, which begins this Monday.

The day before the big Republican event, The city center is heavily guarded. Several streets were closed and dozens of security personnel patrolled the area around the convention center.

According to the Milwaukee Mayor’s Office, the Milwaukee Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Services They are working ‘closely’ with the Secret Service “Keep residents, businesses and visitors safe.”

A senior federal government official told ABC News that because of what happened, Security plans for the conference are being reviewed A decision will be made afterwards as to whether any changes are necessary. Another source told CBS News they are evaluating whether to expand the security perimeter and set up more buffer zones around the convention center to control traffic.

The attacker was Thomas Crooks, 20 years old.

The FBI has identified the gunman as a white man from Pennsylvania. Thomas Matthew Crookes20 years oldBy the time the agents reached the roof, the sniper, who was dressed in grey camouflage, had been taken down and had no credentials.

State voter records show The shooter was registered as a RepublicanReuters noted. The upcoming election on November 5 will be the first time he is old enough to vote in a presidential race.

When I was 17, Donate $15 to ActBlueAccording to 2021 Federal Election Commission filings, the donation was intended to fund the Progressive Turnout Project, a national organization that brings Democrats together to get out the vote.

Security agencies They have not confirmed any further details about Crooks at this time.But the college he attended in Bethel Park has confirmed the young man was one of its students and will graduate in 2022.

In its first survey, the FBI estimated The gunman acted alone Initial indications are that he belongs to any international terrorist organization.

8 shots from about 120 meters outside the fence

Currently known authors Photographed from Outside the premises According to authorities, it was taken from a Republican rally. Specifically, it was taken from the rooftop of a nearby factory, about 120 meters away from the presidential candidate.

Pittsburgh local media WTAE The gunman was confirmed to have used an AR-15 rifle and had fired eight shots. Shot down by Secret Service agents.

fraud Had explosive He used weapons that his father had legally obtained, according to security sources who spoke to the Wall Street Journal and CNN, both at home and in his personal car, and according to ABC News.

Trump ‘is not afraid’ and will remain strong and ‘defiant’

Donald Trump’s first reaction to the attack took place on his social network “Truth,” where Thanks to the Secret Service for its “quick response”He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. In his first communication on the same Saturday, he narrated how he was shot with a bullet in the upper part of his right ear.

“Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers yesterday. It’s as if only God prevented the unthinkable from happening. We won’t be afraid, but we will “We will remain steadfast in our faith and resist evil.”, The former president pledged this Sundaylocated in New Jersey.

“Now more than ever, it is important Let us unite and show our true colors As Americans, stay strong and determined and don’t let evil win,” he added.

Trump had been considering postponing his trip from New Jersey after the attack. Will be heading to Milwaukee this Sunday afternoon As he noted on the truth social network, attending the Republican National Convention.

International community condemns attack

world leaders, the US president and Trump’s rival in next November’s election, Joe Biden, They condemned Attacks on the former president.

In the U.S. Congress, Democrats and Republicans unanimously condemned the attack. Joe Biden, For his part, he was one of the first to speak out on the matter and condemned all type of violence: “I am glad to know that he is safe and in good health. My prayers are with him and his family and with all those who attended the rally,” he declared in a statement.

“There is no place This type of violence In the U.S. He added: “We must unite as a country to condemn this incident.” However, he did not comment on whether he believed the attack could have been an assassination attempt against the former president: “I have an opinion on this matter, but no comment.” Data. , limited to a statement.

The former president also condemned violence against American politicians. Barack Obama “Everyone should breathe a sigh of relief that he was not seriously injured and use this moment to reaffirm our commitment to civility and respect in our politics,” he said in a statement.

In Spain, the President Pedro SanchezOn Sunday, he condemned the attack on the former president: “I want to express in the strongest possible terms the condemnation of the attack on Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania,” he wrote on the social network, before stressing that violence and hatred ” “have no place in a democracy. “

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Argentine President Javier Mire or billionaire Elon Musk are all Some people have condemned the attack.