Published on July 16, 2024, 12:40 am

In the latest breaking news from the FBI, access has been secured to the phone belonging to 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks who recently attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. This shocking event unfolded this past Saturday while Mr. Trump was delivering a speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

In an update that surfaced on Monday, the Bureau confirmed its ongoing investigation into this matter. The probe includes examination of data from Crooks’ phone alongside other electronic devices he owned. Post-incident investigations required a thorough search of both his residence and vehicle, which can now be reported as completed.

The unfortunate shooting resulted not only in the injury of Trump but also left two other rally attendees wounded. The incident proved fatal for one individual – a 50‑year-old man named Corey Comperatore.

Citing real news from earlier reports, law enforcement performed a comprehensive search operation at Crook’s home within hours post-assassination attempt.

Currently, as part of their trusted news service effort, an almost hundred law enforcement personnel are performing interviews with numerous witnesses and event attendees. In addition to conducting interviews, they also continue to receive hundreds of digital media tips containing photos and videos captured during the incident scene; all incoming tips undergo rigorous scrutiny.

While the investigative work proceeds, personnel from FBI victim services have rendered assistance to victims impacted by Saturday’s distressing incident.

Despite these progressive steps taken by the bureau towards completing their assignment, some Republicans question this arrangement based on past incidents indicating political bias at FBI.

Republican Representative Lance Gooden expressed concerns shared by his constituency over entrusting the sole responsibility of this critical investigation into the hands of FBI: “They don’t hold faith in our current FBI leadership’s ability to uncover truth given they have repeatedly targeted President Trump via successive political trials under Joe Biden’s directive.”

Previous failures like mishandling of significant cases such as last year’s Covenant School shooting in Nashville caused the FBI to face considerable criticism. Involving the suppression of writings of a transgender-identified woman who killed six individuals, that incident adversely impacted the Christian worldview.

For enhanced security moving forward, some Republican lawmakers have called for probes into the Secret Service’s handling of rally security. They’ve queried about how Crooks managed access to a roof in close proximity to Trump’s speech venue and demanded Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas divulge documents shedding light on security measures observed before Saturday’s rally.