Thomas Matthew Crooks was a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Here are some key details about him:
- Age and Residence: Crooks was 20 years old and lived in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, about an hour south of Butler.
- Education: He graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022.
- Political Affiliation: Crooks was a registered Republican, but he also made a $15 donation to ActBlue, a PAC supporting Democratic politicians.
- Assassination Attempt: Crooks fired multiple shots at Trump from a rooftop position outside the rally. He was killed by Secret Service agents.
- Motivation: The FBI is still investigating the motive behind Crooks’ actions.
- Weapon: An AR-style rifle was recovered at the scene.
Other Details
- One attendee was killed and two critically injured in the incident, according to authorities.
- Crooks’ father, Matthew Crooks, 53, told CNN that he was trying to figure out what happened and would wait until he spoke to law enforcement before speaking about his son.
- The FBI is leading the investigation, and the Secret Service and the FBI are investigating the suspect’s background and speaking with his family.
The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders and raised questions about security measures at public events. The FBI continues to investigate the case to determine Crooks’ motive and any possible connections or influences that led to the attack.
