Live updates: New details emerge about Trump rally shooting suspect
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Law enforcement officials are working to learn more about the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a nearby rooftop, killing one spectator and critically injuring two others before being shot dead by the Secret Service. The FBI believes the shooter acted alone. The AR-style rifle used in the attack was legally purchased by the gunman's father. The man who was killed at the rally was identified as Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who protected his family during the shooting. President Biden plans to address the nation and has ordered a thorough and swift probe into the attack. The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the security failure that allowed the shooter to get close to Trump. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley will speak at the Republican National Convention. The shooter's family is cooperating with federal investigators. Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned the violence and vowed to leave no stone unturned in the investigation. The FBI is treating the shooting as an attempted assassination and an act of domestic terrorism. The shooter's political leanings are not immediately clear. Bomb-making materials were found in the shooter's vehicle and home. Global leaders have condemned the assassination attempt. Trump is in good spirits and plans to speak at the Republican National Convention. The political rhetoric and online threats have been increasing since the shooting. The military has no records of the shooter serving. House Speaker Mike Johnson called for civility and urged everyone to turn down the rhetoric. The Trump campaign has enhanced security measures and urged staff not to comment publicly on the incident. The FBI is still investigating the motive and has not found any threatening writing or social media posts from the shooter. The Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company is honoring the slain former chief, Corey Comperatore. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $1 million for the victims. President Biden has postponed his trip to Texas and directed an independent review of the security at the rally. The House homeland security chair has sent a letter raising questions about the security failure. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro identified Corey Comperatore as the fatal victim. The shooter's weapon was bought by his father, and investigators are still trying to determine how he obtained it. The FBI has not yet identified any ideology behind the shooting. Trump called for unity and thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The shooter was not previously on the FBI's radar. Trump landed in New Jersey and plans to spend the night at his private golf club. Law enforcement officials say the assailant was a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania.

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