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"Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks: Elusive Enigma with Unclear Motive"
crime1 year ago

"Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks: Elusive Enigma with Unclear Motive"

Three days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the motive behind 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks' actions remains unclear. Despite extensive investigations by the FBI, including interviews and searches of Crooks' personal belongings, no clear political or personal motive has been identified. Crooks, described as a socially isolated and intelligent loner, had no significant social media presence or history of violent crime. The incident has sparked partisan speculations and conspiracy theories, but no concrete evidence has emerged to explain why Crooks targeted Trump.

via The Associated Press|
#assassination-attempt#crime#donald-trump
Conflicting Reports and Security Concerns Surround Trump Assassination Attempt
crime1 year ago

Conflicting Reports and Security Concerns Surround Trump Assassination Attempt

Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, was found with a Home Depot receipt for a ladder, which investigators believe he used to access the roof from which he fired. Crooks was fatally shot by Secret Service agents, and more than a dozen firearms were discovered in his family home. The investigation continues into his background and motivations, with reports indicating he was a bullied loner and a registered Republican who also donated to a progressive cause.

via Fox News|
#assassination-attempt#crime#home-depot
"Timeline of Events Leading to Trump Rally Assassination Attempt"
crime1 year ago

"Timeline of Events Leading to Trump Rally Assassination Attempt"

Investigators are piecing together the actions of Thomas Matthew Crooks in the 24 hours before he attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally. Crooks visited a shooting range, bought ammunition, and purchased a ladder before driving to the rally site. He fired shots from a rooftop, grazing Trump and killing one rallygoer before being killed by the Secret Service. Despite finding an explosive device and a transmitter, investigators are still unclear about Crooks' motive, as he was described as quiet and not particularly political.

via New York Post |
#assassination-attempt#crime#investigation
"Suspected Trump Rally Shooter Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks"
politics1 year ago

"Suspected Trump Rally Shooter Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks"

Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old Bethel Park resident, attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks, who had displayed Trump signs outside his home, was shot and killed by Secret Service after firing eight bullets at Trump from a nearby building. The FBI is investigating the incident as possible domestic terrorism and found suspicious devices in Crooks' home and vehicle. Crooks, a registered Republican with no criminal history, was not previously on the FBI's radar.

via Forbes|
#assassination-attempt#donald-trump#fbi
New Details Emerge on Trump Rally Assassination Attempt
crime1 year ago

New Details Emerge on Trump Rally Assassination Attempt

Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, attempted to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, using a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle. Trump was struck in the ear but survived, while a volunteer fire chief was killed. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism, but Crooks' motive remains unclear. Crooks, who was shot dead by a Secret Service sniper, had no prior threatening social media activity or clear ideological stance.

via The Independent|
#assassination-attempt#crime#donald-trump
"New Video Shows Thomas Matthew Crooks Being Bullied at School"
news1 year ago

"New Video Shows Thomas Matthew Crooks Being Bullied at School"

Newly surfaced video shows Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to kill Donald Trump, being bullied in high school. The footage reveals Crooks being hassled by another student in class, with classmates laughing in the background. Reports indicate Crooks was an outcast and often picked on, and he was even rejected from the school rifle team. The FBI is investigating his background and motivations, but details remain unclear. Crooks' political affiliations are also ambiguous, as he was a registered Republican who donated to a left-leaning PAC.

via TMZ|
#bullying#donald-trump#high-school
Feds Probe Trump Shooter's Motive, Question Parents and Neighbors
crime1 year ago

Feds Probe Trump Shooter's Motive, Question Parents and Neighbors

Federal agents are investigating the motive behind Thomas Matthew Crooks' assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, questioning Crooks' parents and neighbors. The search of Crooks' devices has been delayed due to the discovery of possible explosives in his car and home. Neighbors, like Kelly Little, have provided limited information, revealing little about Crooks' background or potential motives.

via New York Post |
#assassination-attempt#crime#federal-investigation
BlackRock Pulls Ad Featuring Trump Rally Shooter Thomas Crooks
news1 year ago

BlackRock Pulls Ad Featuring Trump Rally Shooter Thomas Crooks

BlackRock has pulled a 2022 advertisement featuring Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspect in the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. Crooks, who appeared briefly in the ad, was identified as the gunman who shot at Trump during a campaign rally, injuring him and killing one attendee. BlackRock expressed its condolences and is cooperating with authorities by providing all video footage from the ad.

via Fox Business|
#assassination-attempt#blackrock#campaign-rally
"Unraveling the Mystery of Trump Rally Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks"
crime1 year ago

"Unraveling the Mystery of Trump Rally Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks"

The small town of Bethel Park is under scrutiny after Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old resident, was identified as the suspect in an attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Crooks, who acted alone, has no clear political or ideological motivations, and his background reveals a history of social difficulties and bullying. The FBI continues to investigate the incident as an act of domestic terrorism.

via The Guardian US|
#bethel-park#crime#domestic-terrorism
"Suspected Trump Rally Shooter Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks"
crime1 year ago

"Suspected Trump Rally Shooter Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks"

Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified by the FBI as the shooter in an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, was remembered by a classmate as a "comically bad shot" who failed to make his high school rifle team. The 20-year-old, who had no prior criminal history, was killed by Secret Service after firing shots at a Trump campaign event. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible case of domestic terrorism and has found no evidence of co-conspirators or a specific ideology linked to Crooks.

via Forbes|
#assassination-attempt#crime#domestic-terrorism
Trump Assassination Attempt: Suspect Identified as 20-Year-Old Thomas Matthew Crooks
crime1 year ago

Trump Assassination Attempt: Suspect Identified as 20-Year-Old Thomas Matthew Crooks

Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old nursing-home employee from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally, killing one spectator before being shot dead by the Secret Service. Crooks, a registered Republican with no prior criminal record, acted alone and had packed explosives in his vehicle. The FBI is investigating his motives, and his family is cooperating with authorities.

via The Associated Press|
#assassination-attempt#crime#donald-trump
"Motives Behind Thomas Crooks' Attempted Trump Assassination Remain Unclear"
crime1 year ago

"Motives Behind Thomas Crooks' Attempted Trump Assassination Remain Unclear"

Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, shocked his community by attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally, resulting in the death of an ex-firefighter and injuries to two others. Crooks, who was killed by Secret Service counter-snipers, left behind little digital footprint, and his motives remain unclear. Former classmates and employers described him as quiet and kind, with no apparent signs of radicalization or violent tendencies. The FBI is investigating his background and possible motives.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|
#assassination-attempt#bethel-park#crime