Sunday, July 14, 2024 - The gunman who fired shots at former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has been identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
"The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park,
Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former
President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania," the Bureau
said in a statement.
"This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with
information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit
photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI."
Crooks was killed by a Secret Service sniper at the rally,
officials said.
"We do not currently have an identified motive," said Kevin
Rojek, FBI Pittsburgh special agent in charge, at a briefing Saturday night.
Federal investigators said the gunman was not carrying identification,
so they analyzed his DNA to provide a biometric confirmation of his
identity.
Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania. He was quickly bundled
off stage and into a waiting vehicle and has since returned home to New Jersey.
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