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Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old college student, led a secret double life involving building explosives and planning an assassination attempt on a Trump rally in 2024, which he carried out by firing from a rooftop, resulting in one death and injuries, while his motives remain unclear and his life was marked by increasing secrecy and erratic behavior.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot and injured former President Donald Trump, was reportedly bullied in high school for his poor hygiene and nicknamed "the school shooter." Classmates described him as a loner who was relentlessly teased, although some school officials dispute these claims. Crooks was shot and killed by law enforcement after the incident.
Former classmates of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Trump, describe him as a quiet, bullied loner with no clear political motives. Investigators are still searching for a motive as they piece together his background, which includes being a National Math & Science Initiative Star Award recipient and a dietary aide at a nursing facility.
The FBI has decrypted the cellphone and laptop of Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, to uncover his motive. Retired FBI agent Scott Duffey explained that investigators will analyze Crooks' digital footprint, communications, and any potential bomb-making knowledge. They aim to determine if Crooks left any notes or manifestos and to understand his political leanings or mental health struggles.
Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old described by classmates as intelligent but solitary, opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, PA, killing one and wounding three, including former President Trump. Crooks was shot and killed by the Secret Service. Federal investigators are analyzing his electronic devices and have interviewed numerous witnesses but have not yet determined his motives.