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Will new federal legislation be introduced in response to Trump assassination attempt by end of 2024?
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AR-Style Rifle Used in Trump Assassination Attempt Legally Purchased by Suspect’s Father
Jul 14, 2024, 02:47 PM
The firearm recovered at the scene of the Trump assassination attempt was legally purchased by the suspect’s father, according to an urgent trace conducted by the ATF and multiple law enforcement sources. The shooter, identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, used an AR-style rifle to fire multiple rounds from a rooftop before being neutralized by a Secret Service sniper. The weapon was traced back to Crooks' father, who had legally purchased it. The deceased suspect attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
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