Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: Suspect Identified, Motive Unknown

Butler, Pennsylvania United States of America
Biden had a conversation with Trump, expressing sympathy for his family during this difficult time. The president also requested an independent review of security measures for both Trump's rally and the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Crooks reportedly fired multiple shots from a rooftop near the rally venue using an AR-style rifle.
Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
One person was killed and two others were critically injured during the incident.
President Joe Biden expressed his condolences for those affected by the shooting and urged Americans to let the investigation unfold.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.
The Secret Service is facing serious questions regarding their security measures at the rally, as they were unable to prevent the shooting despite having a large presence on site. The FBI has taken over the investigation and is currently working to determine Crooks' motives and any potential accomplices.
The shooting occurred as Trump was speaking to a large crowd at the event.
The suspected shooter has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
The victim who was killed during the shooting has been identified as Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old man from New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The two critically injured individuals have not yet been identified.
Thomas Matthew Crooks was reportedly found dead at the scene of the crime following a shootout with law enforcement officers. Bomb-making materials were discovered in his car, leading investigators to believe that he may have had additional plans beyond the assassination attempt.
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: Suspect Identified, Motive Unknown

In an unprecedented turn of events, former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. The shooting occurred as Trump was speaking to a large crowd at the event. According to multiple sources, including the Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies, one person was killed and two others were critically injured during the incident.

The suspected shooter has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks reportedly fired multiple shots from a rooftop near the rally venue using an AR-style rifle. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.

President Joe Biden expressed his condolences for those affected by the shooting and urged Americans to let the investigation unfold. He also announced that he would be addressing the nation from the Oval Office on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. ET.

Biden had a conversation with Trump earlier in the day, expressing sympathy for his family during this difficult time. The president also requested an independent review of security measures for both Trump's rally and the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

The Secret Service is facing serious questions regarding their security measures at the rally, as they were unable to prevent the shooting despite having a large presence on site. The FBI has taken over the investigation and is currently working to determine Crooks' motives and any potential accomplices.

Thomas Matthew Crooks was reportedly found dead at the scene of the crime following a shootout with law enforcement officers. Bomb-making materials were discovered in his car, leading investigators to believe that he may have had additional plans beyond the assassination attempt.

The victim who was killed during the shooting has been identified as Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old man from New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The two critically injured individuals have not yet been identified.

This is a developing story and more information will be released as it becomes available.


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Confidence

75%

Doubts
  • Are there any potential security lapses that need to be addressed in future events?
  • How reliable are the sources of information about the suspect's motives?
  • Is there any connection between the suspect and any political or extremist groups?

Sources

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Biden to give Oval Office address Sunday evening following Trump shooting

NBC News Digital Sunday, 14 July 2024 20:30
  • Unique Points
    • President Joe Biden will give an Oval Office address on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. ET.
    • Biden cautioned Americans against making assumptions about the shooter’s motives or affiliations.
    • Biden had a conversation with Trump and expressed sympathy for his family.
    • An independent review of security at Trump’s rally will be conducted and results will be shared publicly.
    • Biden asked for a review of security measures for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Donald Trump rally shooting live: FBI investigating ‘domestic terrorism’

Al Jazeera Media Network Nils Adler Sunday, 14 July 2024 20:31
  • Unique Points
    • Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, is suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump
    • Bomb-making materials were found in Crooks’ car
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Live updates: Trump survives assassination attempt

CNN News Network Tori B. Saturday, 13 July 2024 12:21
  • Unique Points
    • Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally on July 13, 2024
    • The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, fired multiple shots from a building rooftop outside the rally venue
    • Two people were critically injured and one person was killed in the shooting: James Copenhaver (74 years old) and David Dutch (57 years old)
    • Secret Service is facing serious questions regarding security measures at the rally
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Trump rally shooting live updates: New details emerge about suspected shooter

The Associated Press News Sunday, 14 July 2024 20:32
  • Unique Points
    • FBI named Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the suspect behind the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
    • Thomas Matthew Crooks was identified as the man who shot and attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
  • Accuracy
    • The AR-style rifle used in the attack was legally purchased by the gunman’s father.
    • Biden cautioned Americans against making assumptions about the shooter’s motives or affiliations.
    • Two people were critically injured but their names were not released in a news briefing early Sunday.
    • President Biden will give an Oval Office address on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. ET.
    • Former President Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Biden to address the nation Sunday night after Trump assassination attempt: Live updates

USA Today Sunday, 14 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
    • One spectator was killed and two others were critically injured during the shooting.
    • President Joe Biden called for national unity and spoke with Trump briefly after the incident. He plans to address the nation from the Oval Office on Sunday night.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a few informal fallacies and an appeal to authority. It includes an inflammatory quote from House Speaker Mike Johnson calling for a reduction in political discourse temperature, which is an appeal to emotion. Additionally, the article references President Joe Biden's statement on the incident, showing that it considers statements made by individuals other than www.usatoday.com.
    • . Former President Donald Trump said Sunday that “God alone” had spared him from a brazen assassination attempt...
    • . House Speaker Mike Johnson said on the "TODAY" show Sunday that the country has to 'turn the temperature down' in the political discourse...
    • Developments: ...
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication