Thomas Matthew Crooks

Politics and Crime
July 22, 2024

Secret Service Director Says Agency Was Warned Several Times About a Suspicious Person on Roof at Trump Rally

On Monday before Congress, the Secret Service’s director testified that they were made aware of various security issues in the days and minutes leading up to the deadly shooting at President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. According to the Associated Press, Director Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service was made aware of a potential vulnerability …

Politics and Crime
July 18, 2024

Trump Rally Gunman Did Not Post Ominous Message on Gaming Platform, Source Says

A Steam account that was reportedly linked to the Trump rally gunman does not belong to him, according to a U.S. official close to the ongoing investigation. Three law enforcement sources told ABC that Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, wrote on the gaming platform Steam: “July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds.” The …

Shooting
July 17, 2024

Trump Shooter Asked Boss for Day Off Saturday, Said He Would Return to Work Next Day: Report

The Pennsylvania man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump had planned to work on Saturday but told his boss he needed the day off because he had “something to do.” As CrimeOnline previously reported, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service agents after firing five rounds at a Trump rally …

Shooting
July 15, 2024

Thomas Matthew Crooks: What We Know About Gunman Who Shot at Trump, Killed Another During Saturday’s Political Rally

New details have emerged in connection with the Pennsylvania man accused of shooting at former President Donald Trump and killing one person during a political rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was identified as the shooter by the FBI. A Secret Service agent killed Crooks shortly after he grazed …