A likely politically motivated attack in Michigan has left an elderly man critically injured and the suspect dead.
At a glance:
- A 22-year-old man allegedly used an ATV to run over an 80-year-old Trump supporter in Hancock, Michigan
- The suspect reportedly vandalized vehicles with Trump and pro-police stickers before the attack
- The elderly victim was critically injured while putting up a Trump sign in his yard
- The suspect died by apparent suicide as police closed in to arrest him
- This incident follows the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania
On July 23, in Hancock, Michigan, a young man allegedly used an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to run over an elderly Trump supporter.
Details of the Attack
The 22-year-old suspect targeted an 80-year-old man who was placing a Trump sign in his yard. Prior to this attack, the suspect allegedly vandalized two parked vehicles displaying Trump and pro-police stickers. The elderly victim was critically injured and rushed to the hospital.
Suspect’s Fate
Authorities report that the suspect called the police to confess to the crime and requested to be picked up. When officers arrived at the specified location, they found the suspect dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The police have stated that the attack seemed to be politically motivated.
Investigation and Response
The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are involved in the investigation. Local officials, including Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman, expressed concern about the impact of this violence on the community. Representatives for Kamala Harris and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have condemned political violence in response to the incident.
Context of Political Tensions
This attack comes just over a week after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, which resulted in one death and injuries to the former president. These events have sparked bipartisan calls to reduce political rhetoric.
