NEW: Investigators STILL ‘Can’t Determine’ Trump Shooter’s Motive Nearly 48 Hours Later

On Saturday, former President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off stage with blood visible on his face after being shot in the ear. The incident led to immediate chaos, resulting in the deaths of the gunman and one audience member. Additionally, two other attendees were injured but have since been stabilized, according to statements from law enforcement officials.

The FBI has identified the perpetrator as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Authorities have confirmed that Crooks acted independently. As of Monday, almost 48 hours after the assassination attempt, the FBI has not yet determined a motive for Crooks’ actions.

The investigation is in its early stages, and law enforcement is actively trying to access Crooks’ cellphone to further understand his background and potential motivations. The Secret Service, however, is now under intense scrutiny over its security protocols during the rally. There are growing calls from various quarters for a comprehensive congressional investigation into the significant security failures that allowed the shooting to occur.

The FBI described Saturday “as an assassination attempt and potential domestic terrorism.”

“While the investigation to date indicates the shooter acted alone, the FBI continues to conduct logical investigative activity to determine if there were any co-conspirators associated with this attack. At this time, there are no current public safety concerns,” the department wrote in a statement on Sunday.

“The FBI has not identified a motive for the shooter’s actions, but we are working to determine the sequence of events and the shooter’s movements prior to the shooting, collecting and reviewing evidence, conducting interviews, and following up on all leads. We have also obtained the shooter’s telephone for examination.”

“The FBI has searched the shooter’s home and vehicle to collect additional evidence. Suspicious devices found at both locations have been rendered safe by bomb technicians and are being evaluated at the FBI Laboratory. The firearm used in the shooting was purchased legally. The shooter was not known to the FBI prior to this incident.”

Today, the FBI said their technical specialists have accessed the phone of Crooks and are analyzing his electronic devices for clues. Additionally, searches of Crooks’ residence and vehicle have been completed. The agency has also received hundreds of digital media tips, including photos and videos from the scene, and continues to sift through new information as it comes in.

Over the weekend an FBI official also revealed that Crooks’ phone had been sent to the agency’s forensic lab in Quantico, Virginia, in an attempt to unlock its contents. The semiautomatic rifle used in the attack was legally purchased. Initially, the FBI suggested the weapon might have been bought by Crooks’ father, although it remains unclear how the 20-year-old came into possession of the firearm.

As for Crooks, the man remains an enigma. Despite being two years out of high school and having targeted a major political figure, no discernible online footprint or social media presence has shed light on his motives. The lack of digital clues complicates efforts to understand why he would assault the potential next president.

Jason Kohler, 21, a former classmate of Crooks in high school, shared his insights with CNN. According to Kohler, Crooks was frequently bullied by his peers and was known to keep to himself. “Crooks had ‘no facial expression’ when he walked through the school hallways,” Kohler recounted. “He wasn’t, like, with the clique, so he always had, I guess, a target on his back.”