Janice R. Andrews
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- Thomas Crooks, 20, spent months planning an attack on a mass gathering
- The Trump rally in Butler on July 13 was seen as a “target of opportunity”
- Crooks conducted over 60 searches for information on Trump and Biden before the event
Investigation Details
- FBI unable to determine Crooks’ motive
- No clear political affiliation identified
- Over 1,000 interviews conducted in six weeks
Debunked Theories
- No second shooter involved
- No evidence of foreign entity support
Ongoing Investigation
The FBI continues to investigate to:
- Understand the full extent of Crooks’ planning
- Identify any potential remaining threats
This case highlights the ongoing challenges in preventing lone-wolf attacks and the importance of thorough investigations in high-profile security incidents.
