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Massachusetts State Police increases presence across state after Trump assassination attempt – Boston 25 News

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Massachusetts – Following a shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts State Police are increasing their police presence across the state.

“There is currently no known connection or direct threat to Massachusetts,” MSP said in a statement. “Colonel John Mawn has been briefed by intelligence analysts at MSP’s Commonwealth Fusion Center and will continue to provide updates on the situation to Governor Maura Healey and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as needed. In addition, the Fusion Center is in constant contact with intelligence agencies across the country,” the statement continued.

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The state police say they are working closely with partners at federal, state and local levels.

The FBI identified the gunman who shot former President Donald Trump as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

State Police urge the public to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious or unusual to the MSP Fusion Center at 1-508-820-2233 or email [email protected].

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates as more information becomes available.

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