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Just after midnight Sunday morning, the FBI confirmed the identity of the gunman responsible for the deadly shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania earlier Saturday evening.
In a statement, the FBI announced: “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. 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.”
The New York Post had already published a report revealing the shooter’s identity Saturday night. The Post wrote:
The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump Saturday was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, sources told The Post.
Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pa., squeezed off shots — one of which grazed Trump in the ear — at an outdoor rally in Butler, just outside Pittsburgh.
Sources said Crooks was planted on a roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds. He was killed by Secret Service snipers. An AR-style rifle was later recovered.
URGENT: A spokesperson for the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office says they are now confirming the name of the alleged shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump:
Thomas Matthew Crooks
Bethel Park, PA— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) July 14, 2024
FBI has identified assailant as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks pic.twitter.com/GDC1r4AEGf
— David DiMolfetta (@ddimolfetta) July 14, 2024
Below is chilling footage taken by someone in the crowd, as rally attendees noticed the gunman on the roof.
🚨#BREAKING: New video obtained by TMZ shows the shooter, reportedly identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opening fire at former President Donald Trump before being shot. In the background, a woman can be heard yelling Crooks, what are you doing?! Get over here! pic.twitter.com/q3xiySmHSk
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) July 14, 2024
Below is a disturbing interview with a witness:
BBC interviews an eyewitness – worth listening to pic.twitter.com/iOryW5v4w0
— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) July 13, 2024
The FBI’s Pittsburgh Field Office is seeking information related to a shooting that occurred during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Please visit https://t.co/4fUaJNhkBg to submit your tips, photos, and videos. pic.twitter.com/2Wrm6YwSRF
— FBI Pittsburgh (@FBIPittsburgh) July 14, 2024
WATCH: Dramatic video shows moments before Trump rally shooting: ‘He’s got a gun!’
