The FBI says it has ‘gained access’ to the Trump rally shooter’s phone

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the FBI's successful efforts to break into the phone of the man who shot at former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has conducted extensive investigations, including searching the subject's residence and vehicle, interviewing law enforcement personnel, event attendees, and other witnesses, and reviewing hundreds of digital media tips. The FBI has also offered assistance to the victims of the incident.

🙋 Q&A

[01] FBI's Investigation

1. What has the FBI done in its investigation?

• The FBI has successfully broken into the phone of the man who shot at former President Donald Trump during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
• The FBI has conducted nearly 100 interviews of law enforcement personnel, event attendees, and other witnesses, and continues to review incoming tips.
• The FBI has received hundreds of digital media tips, including photos and videos taken at the scene, and continues to review them.
• The FBI has searched the subject's residence and vehicle, and the search is complete.
• The FBI has offered assistance to the victims of the incident.

2. How did the FBI gain access to the subject's phone? The article does not disclose how the FBI gained access to the subject's phone. It states that the FBI "successfully gained access to Thomas Matthew Crooks' phone, and they continue to analyze his electronic devices," but does not provide details on the method used.

3. What is the current status of the investigation? The investigation is ongoing. The article states that the "investigative work continues" and that the FBI is analyzing the subject's electronic devices.

[02] Victim Assistance

1. What assistance has the FBI provided to the victims of the incident? The article states that "FBI victim services personnel have offered assistance to the victims of Saturday's incident."