The investigation of Thomas Crooks reveals that he had been interested in violence since 2019 but focused on assassinating Trump after a rally announcement in 2023.
F.B.I. officials stated that they found no evidence of political motivations, co-conspirators, or links to foreign plots, marking Crooks as a potential mass shooter.
Crooks's online searches evolved from bomb-making inquiries to detailed research on political figures and rally activities, closely resembling patterns of mass shooters.
The release of evidence photos includes Crooks's semi-automatic rifle and a makeshift explosive device, suggesting a meticulous planning effort for high-profile violence.
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