Fake suspects in Trump's assassination attempt

Among false narratives surrounding the assassination attempt of the likely Republican Party's presidential candidate, Donald Trump, are some related to the suspected shooter's identity.

Security agencies identified the attacker within hours of the failed attempt. The FBI has named the suspect as Thomas Matthew C., whose full name is not given here in accordance with the German press protections for suspects' personal rights.

The suspect was killed immediately after he fired at Trump's rally. Authorities told reporters that the suspect was not carrying identification and that they used DNA and other methods to confirm his identity.