Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman in the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, ominously posted on the gaming platform Steam, “July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds,” a source revealed to CNN.
Cryptic online presence
The source did not specify the timing or existence of other posts. Investigators are diligently piecing together Crooks’ activities leading up to the attack. Crooks had visited the rally location twice, and his phone contained images of both Trump and President Joe Biden. His search history included dates for the Democratic National Convention and future Trump events, according to three US officials.
Mystery motive
Despite extensive efforts, investigators have yet to uncover the motive behind why the 20-year-old ascended a roof in Butler, Pennsylvania, armed with an AR-style weapon. Officials disclosed to Congress that Crooks had searched online about major depressive disorder.
Authorities continue to delve into Crooks’ physical and digital footprint, hoping to uncover the crucial detail that explains his deadly intent.