A new analysis suggests there is an online account believed to belong to the shooter. Assassination attempt His reference to the date of his attack on former President Donald Trump as “Opening Day” was fake, a federal law enforcement official told CBS News on Thursday.
Additional sources familiar with law enforcement and briefings Given to US Congressmen According to CBS News on Wednesday, the gunman Thomas Matthew CrooksHe had an account on an online gaming platform that said, “My first show will be July 13th.” However, federal law enforcement officials investigated further and determined that the account was fake.
This comes as investigators continue to pursue: Motive for the shooting.
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A 20-year-old gunman from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, opened fire. roof of a building Trump’s right ear was punched near the rally, one attendee said. Cory Comperatore50, died. Two other attendees, James Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, were injured.
Gunman Searched for images According to law enforcement sources, searches were conducted on Trump and President Biden before the shooting. The sources also told CBS News that the gunman searched for Trump’s official appearances and dates, the Democratic National Convention, and other people, including the British royal family.
According to sources, the gunman had visited Trump’s campaign at least once before the shooting.
The shooter was also searching for the FBI director. Christopher Rayattorney general Merrick Garland And members of the British royal family. He also searched for information on major depressive disorder, law enforcement sources said. The gunman had two cellphones that were searched.
Investigators have not yet determined a motive, ideology or political views that may have led to the shooting, the sources said. Wray told Congress on Wednesday that more than 200 interviews were conducted and more than 14,000 images were reviewed during the investigation.
