FBI corrects name of Trump attacker: Thomas Matthew Crooks
FBI identifies Thomas Matthew Crooks as Trump's alleged attacker. Learn about the details and progress of the ongoing investigation.
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TRUMP’S ATTACKER IDENTIFIED
THE “TRUTH” COMES OUT! The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the attempted murder.
The agency said the investigation remains active and ongoing, according to a latest report from The Associated Press.
EFE said the FBI had asked for help from the public and had opened a hotline for anyone who could provide any clues.
However, it is not yet known what his motivations may be and whether he was what is known as a ‘lone wolf’ or had an accomplice.
What did the FBI say about this?
#Pennsylvania : The @FBI I identified the individual who was being tried as an assassin #Donald_Trump. It was Thomas Matthew Crooks, aged 20. A video of him dating from 2022 shows him waiting to receive his diploma.
The guy who narced the FBI in a video is not Crooks https://t.co/eKy2FRr9R4 pic.twitter.com/2SRlrH38gl
— Dr. Nada Yamani (@DrNada_Yamani) July 14, 2024
CNN said that when officers reached the sniper, who was lying on the roof where he had fired the shots, he was not carrying any documents, which made his identification difficult for hours.
Images could be seen of the officers arriving at the roof where the sniper was, who was dressed in grey camouflage clothing.
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Pittsburgh-based local outlet WTAE says the shooter used an AR-15-style rifle and fired eight shots before being shot dead by Secret Service agents.
Authorities have confirmed that the deceased attacker caused the death of one attendee at the rally, wounded Trump in the right ear and left two other people seriously injured in the audience. WITH INFORMATION FROM EFE.