Who is Thomas Matthew Crook? The Man Who Shot Trump 

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On July 14, 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, attempted to shoot Donald Trump during an election rally in Butler, PA.

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Perpetrator Background

Thomas Matthew Crooks was a 20-year-old Pennsylvanian, a registered Republican, and a 2022 Bethel Park High School graduate.

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Incident Detail

Crooks fired an AR-15-style rifle from a rooftop 150 yards away from Trump. He injured Trump and two others before being shot dead by law enforcement.

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Crooks' Profile

Described as a bright, quiet student who enjoyed building computers and playing games. No history of mental health issues or violent tendencies.

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Investigation Finding

FBI could not determine Crooks' motives or political leanings. His social media showed no signs of threatening language or violent tendencies.

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Law Enforcement's Response

Spectators noticed Crooks acting strangely before the shooting. Secret Service snipers neutralized him after he fired at Trump.

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Family Background

Crooks' father is a registered Republican, and his mother is a registered Democrat. He worked as a dietary aide at a nursing home.

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Current Status

FBI is investigating the incident as potential domestic terrorism, but Crooks' motives remain unclear. He is believed to have acted alone.