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FBI has gained access to Thomas Matthew Crooks' phone in Trump assassination attempt
The FBI announced they have successfully gained access to the phone belonging to Thomas Matthew Crooks, the would-be assassin who opened fire on former President Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
“FBI technical specialists successfully gained access to Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone, and they continue to analyze his electronic devices,” the agency wrote in a press release.
Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the situation tell Fox News the weapon Crooks used, a DPMS AR-15 5.56, is now at the FBI’s forensic labs in Quantico, Virginia, along with his phone, laptop and at least one Improvised Explosive Device from his car.
The FBI finished its search of Crooks’ home and vehicle. A little more than a dozen guns were found in the home. Crooks’ family is still cooperating with the FBI, Fox News has confirmed.
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON TRUMP AT PENNSYLVANIA RALLY LEAVES 2 HURT, 2 DEAD, INCLUDING SHOOTER
The FBI has successfully gained access to the phone belonging to Thomas Matthew Crook, the shooter who opened fire on former President Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Handout via AFP)
House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Ranking Member Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., spoke with FBI Executive Assistant Director Robert Wells on Monday.
A committee spokesperson issued a statement to Fox News on where the investigation stands and what is happening next.
“The FBI is focused on the gunman, his motive, any potential associations, building a timeline of events, and related matters, while the Secret Service is conducting a separate review of its security protocol. Chairman Green is pleased to know the FBI has so far conducted nearly 100 interviews, and has access to the gunman’s phone. Chairman Green was assured by EAD Wells that the FBI intends to be transparent with Congress during its investigation. Chairman Green intends to schedule a site visit, if possible, once the scene has been processed, and looks forward to being briefed by USSS as soon as possible, as do Committee Members.” – House Homeland Security Committee Spokesperson
The FBI said it conducted nearly 100 interviews of law enforcement personnel, event attendees and other witnesses. It has also received hundreds of digital media tips, which include photos and videos taken at the scene.
The agency began its investigation into Crooks and the shooting shortly after the Saturday attack. Agents went to Crooks’ home and the home of his parents on Sunday and Monday. They are investigating the incident as an assassination attempt and possible domestic terrorism.
Trump broke his silence on the assassination attempt on Monday, saying he is alive “by luck or by God.”
“I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump told the New York Post. “I’m supposed to be dead.”
“The doctor at the hospital said he never saw anything like this, he called it a miracle,” Trump also told the newspaper onboard his private plane while heading to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for this week’s Republican National Convention. “By luck or by God, many people are saying it’s by God I’m still here.”
WHO WAS THOMAS MATTHEW CROOKS? WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT TRUMP’S ATTEMPTED ASSASSIN
Trump told the Post that had he not turned his head slightly to the right to read a chart on illegal immigration, the bullet that grazed him would have been fatal.
Trump told the Post that had he not turned his head slightly to the right to read a chart on illegal immigration, the bullet that grazed him would have been fatal. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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He described the Secret Service agents who rushed at him as “linebackers,” mentioning another one eliminated the gunman with “one shot right between the eyes.”
The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 14, 2024, on the eve of the start of the Republican National Convention. (Fox News – Paul Steinhauser)
“They did a fantastic job,” he told the Post. “It’s surreal for all of us.”
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East Boston basketball celebrates a grand total (Kai Lau Quan) and a grand career (Mike Rubin) – The Boston Globe
But with 1:36 remaining, the East Boston senior guard knocked down the first of two free throws to reach the milestone, letting out a sigh of relief as his teammates and coaches gathered to celebrate.
And before the opening tap, East Boston celebrated the legendary run of former coach, and headmaster, Mike Rubin, naming the court in his honor and unveiling a jersey that will be placed on the back wall of the gym.
Before his transfer to East Boston, Lau Quan played his freshman and sophomore seasons in Milford, N.H.
“Since he stepped foot in [East Boston], he’s been a leader, he’s put in a tremendous amount of work, and it showed tonight,” said East Boston coach Tyrone Figueroa.
As a senior, Lau Quan has averaged more than 20 points per game for the Jets (1-15, 0-8 BCL).
In the first against the Townies (10-4, 8-0), Lau Quan had tallied 1 point, and facing suffocating double teams, managed just one shot attempt. He hit two free throws in the third quarter, and two more in the fourth for 5 points.
Just when it looked like the “Congrats Kai!” posters and balloons reading “1,000” would have to be put aside until the next game, Lau Quan (9 points) was fouled on an aggressive drive to the basket. Two free throws and a closing layup, and he had his grand total.
The Townies rode strong efforts from sophomore guard Kamari Day (20 points, 8 assists), and junior center Jeremy Baez (14 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 blocks) to remain unbeaten in the city.
For Rubin, Tuesday was a long time coming. In his 24 years on the East Boston bench, he won 300-plus games, 10 City League titles, and four Division 2 state titles and is a member of the state basketball coaches hall of fame.
“You’ve got to give 110 percent, you’ve got to play defense, and you’ve got to be a team player,” Rubin said. “Good behavior on and off the court was non-negotiable. Wear a shirt and tie to all away games. If you didn’t wear a shirt and tie, you didn’t ride my bus — you walked.”
Webb Constable can be reached at webb.constable@globe.com. Follow him on X @webbconstable.
The Bahama Breeze restaurant in Robinson Township will be closing in early April.
Darden Restaurants announced Tuesday that all 28 of its Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will be closing.
14 of the Bahama Breeze restaurants, including the Robinson Township location, have been designated for permanent closure, according to a release from the company.
The company’s 14 other restaurants are expected to be converted into other Darden brand restaurants over the next 12 to 18 months.
The company didn’t announce what restaurants would replace the Bahama Breeze locations, but Darden’s other brands include Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, and others.
The final day of business for Bahama Breeze in Robinson Township will be April 5.
It’s unclear at this time what could replace Bahama Breeze in Robinson Township.
A Vernon public works employee was honored for saving a toddler’s life at a town council meeting Tuesday night.
In the middle of his trash route last Thursday morning, Doug Haiko saw a car on the side of the road and a mom in distress.
He said her 18-month-old boy was choking. Using the EMT training he learned years ago, he did the Heimlich maneuver, and after a while, the boy started breathing again.
“Really, wasn’t a lot of thinking involved,” said Haiko. “It was just get in and try to help.”
Haiko’s wife, Brianna, was on the phone with him when he went to help the boy.
“I was just on the phone with him, talking with him, and all of a sudden, I heard, ‘Do you need help?’ Didn’t really hear what was going on in the background,” she said. “And all I heard was him trying to call for an ambulance, calling for help.”
Haiko later explained what had happened to his wife. She said she wasn’t shocked her husband would be so quick to act.
“I’m very proud of him, it’s the kind of person he is,” she said. “I know he’s very low-key about it, but as a mom, I had a little more emotion. But I was very proud of him for stepping up and doing the right thing.”
The mayor and town council thanked Haiko for his willingness to jump in and help.
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