Donald Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks 'car and house' laden with explosives

Reports indicate that the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump was found with explosives in his vehicle and at his residence. Twenty-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks - whose photos were released earlier - was fatally shot after discharging rifle shots at the ex-president during a gathering in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.

The New York Times has been informed by sources that upon searching Crooks' car, authorities discovered two explosive devices, and they suspect a third was located at his home. Fresh information is surfacing about the gunman, a resident of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania - a community situated roughly an hour and 15 minutes drive from Butler.

According to two law enforcement officials, who disclosed information to the Associated Press, it's believed that the firearm was an AR-style rifle, purchased by his father over six months ago, reports the Express US . The FBI is currently piecing together how Crooks came into possession of the weapon and his underlying motive. He is the primary subject of the ongoing investigation, as stated by officials.

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A police cordon has been established around the vicinity of the assailant's home, nestled in the hilly suburbs of working-class Pittsburgh .

Crooks' political affiliations remain ambiguous; while he was registered as a Republican voter in Pennsylvania, campaign finance documents reveal a $15 donation to a progressive political action committee on January 20, 2021, the day President Joe Biden took the oath of office.

Pennsylvania court records show no criminal history for him. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his belief that "it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening" amidst the crowded rally.

Following a heartfelt plea, he uttered: "Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening."

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Keeping his composure, he added: "We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness. Our love goes out to the other victims and their families."

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He didn't forget those wounded when he mentioned: "We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed."

In his final note to unity, he declared: "In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win."

Wrapping up his message with optimism and forward-looking words, he stated: "I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin."

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