Who Was Thomas Matthew Crooks, Man Linked To Trump Pennsylvania Rally Shooting?

Thomas Matthew Crooks was identified as the 20-year-old who fired a gun during Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally, the New York Post reported citing sources. The media outlet added that Crooks was was planted on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds. The Secret Service, which is leading the investigation, has not confirmed the identity of the suspect yet.

According to The NY Post, Crooks is based out of Bethel Park in Pennsylvania. He shot from the roof of a building outside the rally. One shot grazed Trump in the ear. The former president is ‘okay’ and received medical attention, his campaign and the Secret Service confirmed.

Several media outlets cited images provided by law enforcement sources to report that the suspect was downed after Secret Service agents shot back at him. At least one spectator was injured at the rally and two others were injured.

An alleged image of Crooks has surfaced on social media. We have not been able to verify its authenticity.

Law enforcement recovered an AR-style rifle at the scene, the Associated Press reported citing a person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation.

Trump’s family members showed support for the 2024 presumptive Republican nominee. Ivanka Trump, his eldest daughter, said: “Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and for the other victims of today’s senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I am grateful to the Secret Service and all the other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions today. I continue to pray for our country. I love you Dad, today and always.”