Summary:
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FBI Breakthrough: The FBI announced they have successfully accessed Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone, the man who shot at former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. The agency continues to analyze his electronic devices and has completed a search of his residence and vehicle, conducting nearly 100 interviews with law enforcement, event attendees, and other witnesses.
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Initial Struggles: Initially, agents in Pennsylvania were unable to unlock Crooks’ phone, prompting them to send it to the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia, for further examination. The investigation aims to uncover Crooks’ motives for the attack.
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Current Findings: Although the FBI has access to some of Crooks’ text messages, they have not provided significant insight into his beliefs or reasons for the attack. The investigation is ongoing as officials continue to piece together details from the recovered data.
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