Hello everyone. In a deeply troubling incident from Hancock, Michigan, an elderly man is now in critical condition following a shocking attack that police are labeling as “politically motivated.”
The victim was putting up a yard sign supporting former President Donald Trump when the attack occurred. Around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, a suspect driving a Honda ATV drove into the man’s yard, ran him over, and then began pulling out the yard signs. When the victim tried to put the signs back, the suspect ran him over again, causing severe injuries, including a brain bleed.
BREAKING: Manhunt underway in Hancock, Michigan after a suspect ran over an 80-year-old man who was putting a Trump sign in his yard. Police believe this individual is involved in a string of politically motivated attacks.
The individual was driving an ATV and pulled the sign… pic.twitter.com/lGMe2ppU3c
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 23, 2024
The 22-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released, was found dead on Tuesday in a home in Quincy Township, having succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police were alerted to the situation by a message from the residence on Monday, in which an individual confessed to a crime involving an ATV driver and requested authorities to “send someone to pick me up.”
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the suspect deceased and subsequently obtained a search warrant for the home. There, they recovered electronic devices for forensic examination, as well as the ATV and clothing linked to the crime.
UPDATE: This was posted just a few minutes ago:
Someone called the police saying they wanted to confess to a crime involving the ATV and needed someone to pick them up.
The police arrived and found a dead 22-year-old male who shot himself. https://t.co/e4saPbHlI0 pic.twitter.com/4aWhulp8I7
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 23, 2024
The police department is actively investigating and will release more details as they become available. This incident marks the third politically motivated attack on Sunday, with earlier reports involving vandalized vehicles targeted due to apparent support for Trump and law enforcement.
This alarming attack comes just days after another violent incident at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old gunman named Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire. Former President Trump was shot in the ear, and Corey Comperatore tragically lost his life while protecting his family. Two other Trump supporters, James Copenhaver and David Dutch, were also seriously injured.
James Copenhaver has since released a statement offering his condolences to Comperatore’s family and wishing David Dutch a speedy recovery. He thanked his caregivers and shared his hopes for a steady recovery journey.
These back-to-back politically motivated incidents highlight a disturbing trend of violence linked to political affiliations. As investigations continue, the community and the nation watch closely, hoping for justice and healing in these tumultuous times.