FBI Continues Investigation into Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
The FBI has released updates regarding the ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which occurred on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The suspect involved in the assassination attempt has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The FBI emphasizes that the investigation remains active and ongoing. The public is encouraged to assist by submitting any relevant photos or videos through the FBI’s dedicated portal at fbi.gov/butler or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Following the incident, the FBI took the lead as the primary federal law enforcement agency investigating the event. Special agents, including crisis response team members and evidence response technicians from the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office, were promptly dispatched to the scene. The FBI assures continued commitment to the investigation, utilizing the full resources of the agency in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service and other state and local law enforcement agencies. The public is urged to contribute any information that might aid the investigation by contacting the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Immediately after the incident, FBI personnel were dispatched to Butler, Pennsylvania, where they began working jointly with the U.S. Secret Service to advance the investigation.
The FBI will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
