Suspected Trump rally shooter had explosive devices in vehicle

Suspected Trump rally shooter had explosive devices in vehicle

The car driven by Thomas Matthew Crooks was parked near the rally venue.

Law enforcement officers gather at the campaign rally site for Republican candidate Donald Trump. (AP pic)
WASHINGTON:
US authorities found explosive devices in the car of the man who officials say tried to assassinate former president Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported today, citing unnamed sources.

The car driven by the suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was parked near the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, the newspaper reported.

The newspaper and ABC News both reported that the gun Crooks used was purchased by his father.

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