Breaking: Trump Rally Shooting - Hand Curated Details & Aftermath
Can one act of violence truly define a life, overshadowing all else? The tragic death of Thomas Matthew Crooks following a shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has ignited a firestorm of questions about motive, responsibility, and the very nature of extremism.
The events of July 13, 2024, unfolded with terrifying speed. During a rally featuring President Donald Trump, then the presumptive Republican nominee for the upcoming election, gunfire erupted. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, opened fire from a rooftop, allegedly targeting Trump. The Secret Service responded swiftly, fatally shooting Crooks. Butler County Coroner William Young later determined that Crooks died from a single gunshot wound to the head, delivered at approximately 6:25 p.m. The manner of death was officially ruled a homicide.
| Full Name | Thomas Matthew Crooks |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 20, 2003 |
| Place of Birth | Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of Death | July 13, 2024 |
| Place of Death | Butler, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Age at Death | 20 |
| Address | 2506 Milford Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102 |
| Cause of Death | Gunshot wound to the head |
| Manner of Death | Homicide |
| Occupation | Unknown |
| Education | Unknown |
| Motive | Undetermined; FBI investigation ongoing |
| FBI Investigation | The FBI believes Thomas Matthew Crooks acted alone in the assassination attempt. |
| Reference | FBI Official Website |
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