The FBI director, Chris Wray, informed Congress that the Trump rally shooter had searched for 'major depressive disorder' before the attempted assassination of the former president. This revelation came to light during a congressional hearing, where Wray shared details of the investigation into the incident.
Investigators discovered the medical search on the cellphone of the suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Along with this search, they also found information about the timings of the Democratic and Republican national conventions, as well as photos of both Trump and President Biden on Crooks' phone.
Despite the extensive investigative efforts, Wray stated that there is still no definitive motive for the attempted assassination that took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has conducted around 200 interviews and analyzed approximately 14,000 images from Crooks' phone as part of their investigation.
It was noted that Crooks seems to have a cordial relationship with his parents, who are both counselors. However, they were not actively involved in his daily life, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The information shared by Wray sheds light on the meticulous investigative work being carried out by the FBI in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the attempted assassination. The search history on Crooks' phone and the absence of a clear motive continue to be key aspects of the ongoing investigation.
