Teen Charged with Killing Parents Also Planned to Assassinate Trump, FBI Says
A chilling investigation has revealed that a teen charged with killing parents had also devised a calculated plan to assassinate former President Donald Trump. According to an FBI statement, the 17-year-old suspect was arrested after authorities uncovered evidence linking him not only to the murder of his parents but also to a broader and far more disturbing assassination plot.
The teen charged with killing parents reportedly shot them in their suburban home earlier this year. Local police initially treated the case as a domestic tragedy until a deeper investigation by federal agents unveiled a more sinister motive. During a forensic analysis of the teen's electronic devices, investigators found maps, online searches, and detailed notes that indicated preparations for an attempt to assassinate Trump.
The FBI confirmed that the teen charged with killing parents also planned to assassinate Trump by studying Secret Service protocols, mapping out former President Trump's public events, and expressing a violent ideological motive. Although the full extent of his political beliefs has not been disclosed, the FBI categorized the findings as a serious national security concern.
Authorities acted swiftly once the plan was confirmed. While Donald Trump was never in immediate danger, security protocols were temporarily strengthened. The teen charged with killing parents was immediately transferred to federal custody to face additional charges related to the assassination plot.
Federal prosecutors are now working alongside local law enforcement to assess whether the suspect will be indicted under federal terrorism or assassination statutes. The teen charged with killing parents also planned to assassinate Trump using information he had been gathering for months, suggesting premeditation and intent.
If convicted, the teen faces a life sentence or multiple consecutive sentences under both state and federal law. The investigation remains active, and officials are now examining whether the suspect had connections to extremist groups or acted independently.
Background information
The suspect is a 17-year-old male whose name has not been released due to age restrictions under local law
The murders of his parents took place in early 2024 in a quiet suburban neighborhood where neighbors reported no prior signs of violence
Digital forensic teams found search histories related to Secret Service routines presidential schedules and methods of bypassing security
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is now leading the investigation given the nature of the planned political violence
Former President Trump was informed of the plot and remains under full protection by the United States Secret Service
The suspect is being held without bail and is expected to appear in court for a preliminary hearing next month
No known affiliations with extremist organizations have been confirmed but digital evidence suggests ideological motivation