Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

FBI Director: No Prior Information On Trump Assassin

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray speaks during the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" summit at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York

FBI Director Christopher Wray informed House lawmakers that the FBI had no prior information about the shooter involved in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13.

During the hearing, Wray stated that the individual, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was not in the FBI's database before the incident occurred. Responding to a question from Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Wray confirmed that a comprehensive search was conducted across all FBI records, and Crooks was not found in any of them.

This revelation sheds light on the lack of prior knowledge or intelligence on the individual responsible for the assassination attempt. The FBI's thorough search through its holdings underscores the agency's efforts to investigate and gather information on potential threats.

Director Wray confirmed Crooks was not in the FBI's database before the incident.
The FBI had no prior information on the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks.
A comprehensive search across all FBI records did not yield any information on Crooks.

The incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attempted assassination took place, has raised concerns about security protocols and the identification of individuals who may pose a threat to public figures. The FBI's acknowledgment of not having any information on Crooks prior to the shooting highlights the challenges law enforcement agencies face in preventing such acts of violence.

As the investigation into the assassination attempt continues, the FBI's efforts to gather intelligence and track individuals involved in such incidents will be crucial in ensuring the safety and security of public officials and the general public.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.