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What We Know About the Alleged Shooter
The FBI has identified the alleged shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks. Here is what we know about him so far:
- Name: Thomas Matthew Crooks
- Age: 20 years old
- Residence: Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, located approximately 70 km (43 miles) from Butler, the site of the attempted assassination
- Incident: The gunman was shot dead by Secret Service agents at the scene
- Identification: The FBI did not immediately name him while waiting for DNA results
- Investigation: The FBI has stated that this remains an “active and ongoing investigation”
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.