The suspect in the attempted shooting of former President Donald Trump on Saturday was apprehended while wearing merchandise associated with the popular YouTube channel, Demolition Ranch.
The incident occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania where Trump was addressing a crowd of supporters. Authorities killed the suspect, identified as Matthew Crooks, after he allegedly fired several shots toward the stage where Trump was speaking.
Authorities noted that Crooks was wearing a T-shirt from Demolition Ranch, a YouTube channel known for its firearms and demolition content. The channel, hosted by Matt Carriker, boasts millions of subscribers and features videos that explore the capabilities of various firearms and explosive devices.
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On Instagram, Carriker posted a photo of the downed suspect wearing the merchandise with the words: “What the hell.”
Newsweek has contacted Carriker via Instagram for comment.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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