What we know about Donald Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks as father breaks silence
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe FBI says it has identified the man who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally as Thomas Matthew Crooks. The 20-year-old is alleged to have opened fire at the former president as he gave a speech in Pennsylvania.
The attack left one member of the crowd dead and two others badly injured. A Secret Service sniper then shot dead Crooks, officials said.
According to sources Crooks was stationed on the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage where Trump was adddresssing crowds in the town of Butler. READ MORE: Donald Trump assassination attempt LIVE as former United States president is seen covered in blood after shooting at rally Reports say Crooks' body was later seen covered in blood on the roof.
Trump was treated at a hospital before being discharged and flying back to New Jersey that evening. The FBI officially confirmed Crooks as the 'subject involved' in the attack on Trump on Sunday morning.
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