Authorities have identified the man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
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The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the suspect in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump. The attack left one spectator dead and two others critically hurt, causing chaos on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
The FBI says Crooks fired live bullets from outside the security perimeter. The Justice Department's National Security Division and the U.S. attorney's office in Pittsburgh are leading the investigation. The increased threat has made the case more urgent.
The Secret Service said Crooks fired multiple shots toward the stage from a high position outside the rally venue. Agents stopped the shooter, who is now dead. Law enforcement sources confirmed Crooks fired as many as eight rounds from an AR-style rifle while perched on a rooftop 200-300 yards away.
During a press conference late Saturday, officials stressed the need for DNA testing since Crooks had no ID. "We need biometric confirmations," said FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek. "We're checking photos and running his DNA for confirmation."
As Trump was taken off stage, there appeared to be blood on his right ear. Witnesses saw him mouthing "fight" and pumping his fist. The shocking incident underscores the growing security concerns surrounding political events.
The FBI is still investigating the assassination attempt, focusing on the suspect's background and motives. This tragic event has increased awareness of security challenges at high-profile political gatherings.
