FBI investigating Trump shooting as possible ‘domestic terrorism’

The agency also believes the attacker acted alone and there is currently no cause for concern for public safety.

International.- The FBI is investigating the shooting at a Donald Trump election rally in Pennsylvania as attempted murder and also as an “act of domestic terrorism”reported Robert Wells, deputy executive director of the bureau’s national security branch.

In addition, the shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooksacted alone, according to the FBI. The agency said there was currently no cause for concern for public safety.

Domestic terrorism is defined as acts within the U.S. that They aim to intimidate or coerce civilians or influence government policy. It should be noted that explosive devices were found in the shooter’s car.

Previously, President Joe Biden announced that an investigation has been ordered “exhaustive and fast” of the attack on the Republican presidential candidate.

The attack occurred as Trump was addressing his supporters from the podium during the event in the city of Butler. As a result, the former president wasHe was injured in one earalthough the injury is not serious and his life is not in danger. However, One of the rally attendees died y of the people are in serious condition.