Crime
Thomas Crooks Who Attempted to Assassinate Donald Trump Acted Alone and Disclosed No Intent Prior to the Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FBI Director Kash Patel has provided a comprehensive overview of the extensive federal investigation into Thomas Crooks, outlining the scope, methodology, and key findings of the case.
According to Director Patel, the investigation mobilized significant FBI resources, involving more than 480 employees across multiple field offices.
The agency conducted a sweeping review of Crooks’ activities and digital footprint in an effort to determine motive, possible accomplices, and whether the attack was coordinated with any organization or external entity.
The investigation included:
- Over 1,000 witness and associate interviews
- More than 2,000 public tips processed and evaluated
- Collection and analysis of data from 13 seized electronic devices
- Review of approximately 500,000 digital files
- Examination of financial activity associated with 10 accounts
- Analysis of 25 social media and online forum profiles linked to Crooks
- Synchronized review of hundreds of hours of surveillance and publicly submitted video footage
Investigators examined more than 20 verified online identities associated with Crooks and performed forensic extraction of data from phones, computers, storage devices, and cloud-based accounts.
Based on available evidence, investigators concluded:
- Crooks acted alone and did not conspire with others.
- He did not share or leak his intent prior to carrying out the attack.
- His online activity reflected limited communication and minimal interaction with others.
- No credible evidence was found to indicate involvement in extremist networks or coordinated planning beyond his sole actions.
Director Patel emphasized that despite the scale and depth of the inquiry, no co-conspirators or external involvement were identified.
“The scale of this investigation reflects the seriousness of the incident and our commitment to ensuring that no detail was overlooked,” Director Patel stated. “Our findings demonstrate that Thomas Crooks planned and executed the attack independently, with no indication that others were aware of or connected to his intent.”
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.