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matthew crooks heard mr. trump seems that the former president was shot in the upper part of his ear, then he is, fine and hello everyone this is continuing coverage but the fbi calls an attempted assassination of the 45th president, our north help hello eric. >> think you for joining us and secret service did shooting to the government, 20 -year-old thomas matthew crooks and for the park pennsylvania authority say several people attending the rally also shot and one person was killed. >> we confirm from you that we do have one individual killed, and i know that i heard the two of their were three in total besides the former president, so to critically were hundred and one was killed. >> we have reaction coming in from the president of france it, emmanuel micron tweeting my thoughts are with president donald trump and that victim of an assassination attempt and i sit him my wishes for a speedy recovery and spectator has died in several art injured and it is a tragedy for our democracy france, they sure that s
matthew crooks heard mr. trump seems that the former president was shot in the upper part of his ear, then he is, fine and hello everyone this is continuing coverage but the fbi calls an attempted assassination of the 45th president, our north help hello eric. >> think you for joining us and secret service did shooting to the government, 20 -year-old thomas matthew crooks and for the park pennsylvania authority say several people attending the rally also shot and one person was killed....
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my name is thomas matthew crooks. i hate republicans, i hate trump. pennsylvania voter records has listed thomas matthew crooks with the same address and birthday as a registered republican. investigations are underway to find a motive and determined whether a shooter had accomplices, the fbi is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination. reacting to the shooting, president joe biden described it as sick and denounced political violence, biden said he was grateful that trump was safe and doing well. oh, there's a long history of shootings in u.s. politics, including those targeted presidents and presidential candidates. the following report takes a look at some of these attacks. in 1981, republican president ronald reagan was seriously wounded in a shooting as he left the hotel in washington. the incident left him hospice for 12 days. in 1975, republican president, gerald ford was targeted by two separate assassination attempts, both in california and 17 days apart. ford escaped unscated. in 1972, george wallace was short four times and
my name is thomas matthew crooks. i hate republicans, i hate trump. pennsylvania voter records has listed thomas matthew crooks with the same address and birthday as a registered republican. investigations are underway to find a motive and determined whether a shooter had accomplices, the fbi is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination. reacting to the shooting, president joe biden described it as sick and denounced political violence, biden said he was grateful that trump was...
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twenty-year-old thomas matthew crooks, who is suspected of attempted murder... are more questions surrounding the identity of the attacker than answers. it's unclear why crooks was registered as a republican but donated $15 to democrats on biden's inauguration day. there is little clarity about motives. in an attempt to fill the information vacuum, social networks began publishing their own versions. in particular , a video message appeared where the attacker allegedly spoke of his hatred of republicans, but it later turned out that video with... written by a blogger similar to crooks. the real criminal was hiding on the roof of the enterprise during the assassination attempt, about 100 meters from the scene. according to some reports, he fired from an ar-type rifle, which can hit targets at a distance of 180 m. considering that both federal and local law enforcement officers were present at the rally, experts call their actions a massive failure. this is either incompetence or collusion in terms of creating a vacuum in the security system, which. this is a buil
twenty-year-old thomas matthew crooks, who is suspected of attempted murder... are more questions surrounding the identity of the attacker than answers. it's unclear why crooks was registered as a republican but donated $15 to democrats on biden's inauguration day. there is little clarity about motives. in an attempt to fill the information vacuum, social networks began publishing their own versions. in particular , a video message appeared where the attacker allegedly spoke of his hatred of...
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she said: the fbi named the attacker as 20—year—old thomas matthew crooks.was from bethel park in pennsylvania, around one hour from where the rally took place. crooks was a registered republican according to state voter records, but according to reuters, when he was 17, he made a $15 donation to a political action commission that raises money for left—leaning and democratic politicians. the weapon used is believed to have been purchased legally. it is also thought that police may have found explosive materials at the home of thomas matthew crooks. he was always getting good grades on tests, everything like that. he was very passionate about history, and from what i knew from my friends, they said he was good in government—type classes, so anything in government or history, he seemed to know what he was talking about, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. he was a nice kid and i had never had an experience with him where i was like, you know, "he is not nice." he was always nice and i was always friendly to him. the man crooks shot dead was named by the pe
she said: the fbi named the attacker as 20—year—old thomas matthew crooks.was from bethel park in pennsylvania, around one hour from where the rally took place. crooks was a registered republican according to state voter records, but according to reuters, when he was 17, he made a $15 donation to a political action commission that raises money for left—leaning and democratic politicians. the weapon used is believed to have been purchased legally. it is also thought that police may have...
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matthew crookes.e assassination attempt was broadcast live in front of a crowd of thousands. trump met with his supporters in pennsylvania, shots fired came 6 minutes into the speech as he berated biden for ruining the country. lay down screaming. begins with a standing ovation, followed by incessant usa, while the most popular presidential candidate is led to the car by security. the video is spreading across social networks at breakneck speed with the comment: this is the next president of the united states, he shed blood for america. trump's motorcade on its way to the nearest hospital. eyewitnesses filmed who shot, a man lying on the roof of a building, taking aim and firing several shots. as the newspapers write, there is an arrow in the car they found explosives. the rifle used to shoot belonged to the attacker's father. the fbi has identified the shooter. according to official information, it was twenty-year-old thomas matthew crooks from pennsylvania, who lived in a village 60 km from the scen
matthew crookes.e assassination attempt was broadcast live in front of a crowd of thousands. trump met with his supporters in pennsylvania, shots fired came 6 minutes into the speech as he berated biden for ruining the country. lay down screaming. begins with a standing ovation, followed by incessant usa, while the most popular presidential candidate is led to the car by security. the video is spreading across social networks at breakneck speed with the comment: this is the next president of...
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team spotted thomas matthew crooks on the roof of that warehouse approximately 18 minutes before trump took the stage. >> he's on the roof, he's got a gun. >> reporter: adding the secret service was alerted between two to five times about a suspicious person before the first shot was fired. >> why was he allowed to take the stage with a suspicious person having been identified in the crowd? >> if the detail had been passed, information that there was a threat, the detail would never have brought the former president out onto stage. >> reporter: cheatle saying crooks wasn't considered a threat until seconds before the shooting. >> we've got one down! we've got somebody shot! >> because donald trump is alive and thank god he is, you look incompetent. if donald trump had been killed, you would have looked culpable. >> reporter: tonight, the director vowing not to resign, saying she's the best person to lead the secret service at this time. but david, she's facing incredible pressure. >> david: pierre thomas up on
team spotted thomas matthew crooks on the roof of that warehouse approximately 18 minutes before trump took the stage. >> he's on the roof, he's got a gun. >> reporter: adding the secret service was alerted between two to five times about a suspicious person before the first shot was fired. >> why was he allowed to take the stage with a suspicious person having been identified in the crowd? >> if the detail had been passed, information that there was a threat, the detail...
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he at the home of thomas matthew crooks. . . at the home of thomas matthew crooks. ., , crooks.onate about history and from what i knew from my friends they said he was good in government type classes, so anything in governmental history, he seemed to know what he was talking about, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. he was a nice kid and i had never had an experience with him where i was like "he is not nice." he was always nice and i was always friendly to him. ., ., ., nice and i was always friendly to him. ., , ., to him. the man crooks shot dead was _ to him. the man crooks shot dead was named _ to him. the man crooks shot dead was named as - to him. the man crooks shot i dead was named as 50-year-old dead was named as 50—year—old volunteer fire chief corey comperatore. he is believed to have died when he dived onto his family to protect them from the gunfire. i his family to protect them from the gunfire-— the gunfire. i 'ust spoke to core 's the gunfire. i 'ust spoke to corey's wife i the gunfire. ijust spoke to corey's wife and _ the gunfire. ijust spoke to corey's
he at the home of thomas matthew crooks. . . at the home of thomas matthew crooks. ., , crooks.onate about history and from what i knew from my friends they said he was good in government type classes, so anything in governmental history, he seemed to know what he was talking about, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. he was a nice kid and i had never had an experience with him where i was like "he is not nice." he was always nice and i was always friendly to him. ., ., ., nice...
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they, including thomas matthew crookes, were not paid for this.areholders is a secret. it is only known that the company is closely connected with democratic politicians; among its top managers are cia officers. moreover, there is evidence that black rock finances a venture fund associated with the cia. and even after. the black rock ukraine development fund, created with the participation of local authorities, is essentially selling the most expensive ukrainian assets from farmland to factories and power plants under the guise of war; of course, conspiracy theorists have put together the puzzle. john kennedy ordered the withdrawal of american troops from vietnam and a month later received a bullet in the head near dilly plaza park in dallas in 1963. trump said he would end the war in ukraine in 24 hours, a war that the united states is funding 80% of, in 24 hours. he, as president, will have the resources for this, and i told you many times, they will try to kill him before the elections. one way or another, the campaign to demonize trump really
they, including thomas matthew crookes, were not paid for this.areholders is a secret. it is only known that the company is closely connected with democratic politicians; among its top managers are cia officers. moreover, there is evidence that black rock finances a venture fund associated with the cia. and even after. the black rock ukraine development fund, created with the participation of local authorities, is essentially selling the most expensive ukrainian assets from farmland to...
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investigators say that that gunman was 20 year old thomas matthew crooks. is investigating the incident as a domestic terrorism. and as you've likely seen that video, well, it might be disturbing. the former president was addressing that crowd as the bullet flies through the air, nicks his ear, and you see video of the secret service agents rushing toward him and eventually leading trump off stage. a former fire chief was killed in that crossfire. two sources tell nbc news the rooftop where the gunman opened fire was identified by the secret service as a potential vulnerability. days before the event. now, we have learned that trump is expected to announce his vice president pick today as the republican national convention gets underway, leaders around the world are reacting to that assassination attempt. nbc news janis mackey frayer is in beijing following the latest on political figures speaking out around the world against this violence. they were shots heard around the world and global leaders from europe to south america, from the middle east to asia p
investigators say that that gunman was 20 year old thomas matthew crooks. is investigating the incident as a domestic terrorism. and as you've likely seen that video, well, it might be disturbing. the former president was addressing that crowd as the bullet flies through the air, nicks his ear, and you see video of the secret service agents rushing toward him and eventually leading trump off stage. a former fire chief was killed in that crossfire. two sources tell nbc news the rooftop where the...
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matthew crooks thomas matthew crooks, i should say, to this why he did this. and they've there was anything that could have been done to prevent it sir all right thank you to gloria. last hour, i spoke with chris mcclintock, who was a senior special agent at the us secret service. here as part of that conversation i. want to start with trump's rally. it was indoors tonight it's that likely to remain in the future because of what happened in the outdoor rally where he was nearly assassinated a father and firefighter was killed and two others injured well. first things first, a good evening, sara, and thank you for having me i can only imagine that. that's probably going to be the case at this point. ms late stage of the of the campaign that better safe than sorry, they probably will lean more towards indoor rallies as opposed to outdoor ones for what would pretty much obvious reasons endure, rallies are easier to control, their easy to maintain. an overall safer. so i would imagine that they would be pushing more for them than for obviously since the outdoor ra
matthew crooks thomas matthew crooks, i should say, to this why he did this. and they've there was anything that could have been done to prevent it sir all right thank you to gloria. last hour, i spoke with chris mcclintock, who was a senior special agent at the us secret service. here as part of that conversation i. want to start with trump's rally. it was indoors tonight it's that likely to remain in the future because of what happened in the outdoor rally where he was nearly assassinated a...
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matthew crooks. here's abc's alison kosik. >> this morning. authorities are piecing together a profile of the man suspected of taking aim at former president trump, 20 year old thomas matthew crooks, as they try to find the motive. >> you know, my sense is of this case is it's probably not going to be complicated. obviously, something triggered this lad and he committed this horrible act, and he may or may not have talked to anybody. >> crooks is from bethel park, pennsylvania, a suburb of pittsburgh. he was a registered republican who would have been eligible to vote for the first time this year. he had no known history of mental illness. crooks worked in a nursing home as a dietary aide and graduated high school in 2022, where students say he was smart, liked computers and was a loner. investigators confirming they believe this image shows him in high school in april 2022. >> he was always bullied, every day he was just an outcast. he was just made fun of, i guess, for the way he dressed or his app
matthew crooks. here's abc's alison kosik. >> this morning. authorities are piecing together a profile of the man suspected of taking aim at former president trump, 20 year old thomas matthew crooks, as they try to find the motive. >> you know, my sense is of this case is it's probably not going to be complicated. obviously, something triggered this lad and he committed this horrible act, and he may or may not have talked to anybody. >> crooks is from bethel park,...
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my name is thomas matthew crookes. hate republicans, i hate trump, and guess what, you got the wrong guy. true, this statement seems to be a hoax by a blogger who looks like the shooter; it was recorded after the attack on trump. joker page now. blocked, one way or another, the list of victims of the attacker, one of the spectators was killed, two more were seriously injured, so the police carried away some of the victims were bleeding from the stands on the steps. i'm an emergency doctor, i saw a guy who was pinned between the benches, his brain was out, he was wounded in the head, there was a lot of blood. what can be seen with trump from the photographs: his right ear is bleeding, there is blood on his cheek; a few hours after the assassination attempt, he spoke about what happened on social networks. "i want to thank the united states secret service and all law enforcement agencies for their quick response to the shooting that just occurred in butler, pennsylvania. most importantly, i i want to express my condolenc
my name is thomas matthew crookes. hate republicans, i hate trump, and guess what, you got the wrong guy. true, this statement seems to be a hoax by a blogger who looks like the shooter; it was recorded after the attack on trump. joker page now. blocked, one way or another, the list of victims of the attacker, one of the spectators was killed, two more were seriously injured, so the police carried away some of the victims were bleeding from the stands on the steps. i'm an emergency doctor, i...
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they also say the shooter, 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks had searched online about depression for images of trump and president biden when the dnc was taking place, and how to build an explosive device. crooks started setting off alarm bells at least a half an hour before the assassination attempt when local police reported a suspicious person near the building. a local technical sniper inside a neighboring building spotted him from a second-floor window and snapped this picture. crooks then pulled out a rangefinder and the sniper alerted his team. at that shooter then climbed to an air-conditioning unit onto the building near the snipers position. at 5:51:00 p.m., state police alerted the u.s. secret service about a suspicious person, and radioed a description within one minute. at 6:00 p.m., the former president was allowed to take the stage. 10 minutes later, secret service neighbors were alerted about an issue unfolding to trump's right, but it's too late. at 6:11 p.m., shots ring out. [gunshts] and chaos erupts in the crowd. >> someone got shot over here. >> reporter: at the
they also say the shooter, 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks had searched online about depression for images of trump and president biden when the dnc was taking place, and how to build an explosive device. crooks started setting off alarm bells at least a half an hour before the assassination attempt when local police reported a suspicious person near the building. a local technical sniper inside a neighboring building spotted him from a second-floor window and snapped this picture. crooks...
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the fbi has positively identified thomas matthew crooks as the shooter.rooks is a bethel park, pennsylvania native, an area just south of pittsburgh. investigators are working to determine his motive right now. but it seems it would be to prevent donald trump from re assuming the presidency. officials say crooks climbed a roof outside of the perimeter of trump's campaign rally, firing multiple rifle shots at the stage. one of those bullets gracing the right ear of the former president. he was bloodied but the republican nominee for pre-ident was not seriously injured. the u.s. secret service confirms that one person in the stands was shot and killed and 2 more people were critically wounded. this area is now secure and the threat is over, but the work is far from over for investigators. >> the chaotic scene, law enforcement, i believe acted heroically quickly identifying and neutralizing the threat as well as responding to assist the various victims. >> right now we need the public's help. anyone who was on scene who saw anything identified any informatio
the fbi has positively identified thomas matthew crooks as the shooter.rooks is a bethel park, pennsylvania native, an area just south of pittsburgh. investigators are working to determine his motive right now. but it seems it would be to prevent donald trump from re assuming the presidency. officials say crooks climbed a roof outside of the perimeter of trump's campaign rally, firing multiple rifle shots at the stage. one of those bullets gracing the right ear of the former president. he was...
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the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks.ew crooks shot trump with his father's ar15 rifle, missing by perhaps 1 centimeter. trump was hurded away from the speaker's podium, but not before pumping his fist in the air in a stunning and seemingly made for tv moment. he's upset with trump and the kind of stuff trump is talk people crazy and americans want to use it we can have the gun, but now when the gun is being used you upset. trump has said he will participate as planned in this week's republican party national convention. where he's expected to be formally nominated as their presidential candidate. a nationwide poll last month found that 10% of americans believe that the use of force is justified to prevent donald trump from becoming president. trump has been regularly accused of using violent rhetoric, but those against trump have been just as shockingly inflammatory bush and reagan. it's just a way of life here in the way it is. not that we're so divided, it just seems to be if somebody doesn't like your opinion then the
the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks.ew crooks shot trump with his father's ar15 rifle, missing by perhaps 1 centimeter. trump was hurded away from the speaker's podium, but not before pumping his fist in the air in a stunning and seemingly made for tv moment. he's upset with trump and the kind of stuff trump is talk people crazy and americans want to use it we can have the gun, but now when the gun is being used you upset. trump has said he will participate as...
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matthew crooks opened fire. >> we were supposed to get a face-to-face briefing with the secret service snipers whenever they arrived and that never happened. so i think that was probably a pivotal point where i started thinking things were wrong, because that never happened. we had no communication with the secret service. >> reporter: you had no communication with the secret service at all on that saturday? >> no, not until after the shooting, i believe. >> reporter: and by then -- >> it was too late. >> that same s.w.a.t. team says they saw the gunman an hour before the shooting. sniper greg nichols says he recognized crooks as suspicious, taking these photos of him. he said his suspicions grew when he noticed crooks pull something out of his pocket. >> ended up being a range finder. at first i was like, that can't be a range finder. i thought maybe it was a monocular. i had my binocular so i zoomed in. i was like, that's a range finder. >> that sends up flag in your head? >> absolutely. >> reporter: today, "the washington post" reports members of trump's secret service detail compla
matthew crooks opened fire. >> we were supposed to get a face-to-face briefing with the secret service snipers whenever they arrived and that never happened. so i think that was probably a pivotal point where i started thinking things were wrong, because that never happened. we had no communication with the secret service. >> reporter: you had no communication with the secret service at all on that saturday? >> no, not until after the shooting, i believe. >> reporter:...
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the fbi has now confirmed the name of the alleged gunman as 20 year old thomas matthew crooks. president joe biden has responded to the assassination attempt. speaking last night in delaware , biden last night in delaware, biden condemned the attack against his political opponent . political opponent. >> there is no place in america for this kind of violence . it's for this kind of violence. it's sick. it's sick at the bottom line is that the trump rally was a rally that he should have been able to be conducted peacefully without any problem. but the idea , the idea that there's idea, the idea that there's political violence or violence in america like this is just unheard of. it's just not appropriate. we everybody, everybody must condemn it. >> meanwhile, world leaders have condemned the rally shooting as a tragedy for democracy. prime minister sir keir starmer said he was appalled at the shooting. us vice president kamala harris said we're relieved that he's not seriously injured, while billionaire elon musk said i fully endorse president trump and hope his rapid recovery. a
the fbi has now confirmed the name of the alleged gunman as 20 year old thomas matthew crooks. president joe biden has responded to the assassination attempt. speaking last night in delaware , biden last night in delaware, biden condemned the attack against his political opponent . political opponent. >> there is no place in america for this kind of violence . it's for this kind of violence. it's sick. it's sick at the bottom line is that the trump rally was a rally that he should have...
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wall street journal is now reporting explosives were found in the car of the suspect thomas matthew crooks that car was parked near the trump rally in butler, pennsylvania. fox can confirm the suspect gun was purchased by his father. welcome to breaking news edition of america reports on this sunday i'm sandor smith in new york, john gray to be with you. >> not under these circumstances i am john roberts in washington but for president trump is checked at a local hospital site before leaving a few hours later. we are hearing from former first lady for the first time since the shooting. saying she is grateful to the secret service for risking their lives to save her husband alexis mcadams witnessed the shooting first hand is live for us with the very latest she is in butler, pennsylvania. where are we at this point? >> we are still waiting to learn more details about the gunman birds exactly how is able sit so close to the former president present on the stage here in butler, pennsylvania right behind me. what started as a fun rally and exciting rally in a hot humid day in the swing state e
wall street journal is now reporting explosives were found in the car of the suspect thomas matthew crooks that car was parked near the trump rally in butler, pennsylvania. fox can confirm the suspect gun was purchased by his father. welcome to breaking news edition of america reports on this sunday i'm sandor smith in new york, john gray to be with you. >> not under these circumstances i am john roberts in washington but for president trump is checked at a local hospital site before...
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today he was identified as 20-year-old, thomas matthew crooks of bethel park, pennsylvania.nvestigators trying to piece together details about his life we know that he was a registered republican. according to fec records, thomas crooks donated $15 to a progressive group in january of 2021. authorities have not identified a possible motive. >> reporter: today president biden with this plea. >> i urge everyone, everyone, please don't make assumptions about his motives or his affiliations. let the fbi do their job and their partner agencies do their job. >> reporter: biden and trump speaking on the phone after the shooting. last night in front of the country, biden saying he had tried to call trump. later they were able to connect. biden describing their conversation as “short but good.” and tonight, former president trump with this message: “in this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united, and show our true character as americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win.” >> so let's bring in rachel scott, who is still in butler, penn
today he was identified as 20-year-old, thomas matthew crooks of bethel park, pennsylvania.nvestigators trying to piece together details about his life we know that he was a registered republican. according to fec records, thomas crooks donated $15 to a progressive group in january of 2021. authorities have not identified a possible motive. >> reporter: today president biden with this plea. >> i urge everyone, everyone, please don't make assumptions about his motives or his...
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the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks. two were critically injured. the shooter was also killed at the scene. investigations are underway to find a motive and determine whether the shooter had accomplices. fbi is investigating the incident as an attempt assassination. "the us is in shock after donald trump survived assassination attempt despite being shot in the year by sniper, years of violence rhetoric on both sides have culminated in the most high-level assassination attempts since the year 1981, and many wonder if the worst is yet to come. ramen mazori has more. if you want to really see something, united states is emotionally reeling and its political landscape is uncertain after. after a failed assassination attempt bloodied ex-president donald trump, the leading presidential candidate, just four months before voting day. 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks shot trump with his father's ar-15 rifle, missing by perhaps 1 centimeter. trump was hurded away from the speaker's podium, but not before pumping his fist in the a
the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks. two were critically injured. the shooter was also killed at the scene. investigations are underway to find a motive and determine whether the shooter had accomplices. fbi is investigating the incident as an attempt assassination. "the us is in shock after donald trump survived assassination attempt despite being shot in the year by sniper, years of violence rhetoric on both sides have culminated in the most high-level...
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the fbi has identified the shooter, thomas matthew crooks. he is from bethel park, pennsylvania. he was killed on the scene by law enforcement. the rally site is still an active crime scene and police are still outside of the shooter's home. new video appearing to show the gunman just before the shooting obtained by tmz. the apparent shooter holding a gun on a roof near the rally. the building was less than 150 yards from the stage where truck was speaking, which authorities say was outside of the security perimeter. we want to show you the full incident which played out in a matter of minutes. >> if you want to really see something -- [ gunshot ] unshot] >> the former president able to walk out of the rally and get in that secret service vehicle. one spectator was killed and 2 others critically injured. trump received medical care and you see him landing at newark airport a little more than two hours ago. trump gave an update on social media after he was whisked away with that blood streaming down his face. he writes: i was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my ri
the fbi has identified the shooter, thomas matthew crooks. he is from bethel park, pennsylvania. he was killed on the scene by law enforcement. the rally site is still an active crime scene and police are still outside of the shooter's home. new video appearing to show the gunman just before the shooting obtained by tmz. the apparent shooter holding a gun on a roof near the rally. the building was less than 150 yards from the stage where truck was speaking, which authorities say was outside of...
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but how did it happen that thomas matthew crooks managed to fire several shots at donald trump and notopped him? ekaterina shamaeva. twenty years old. thomas matthew crooks, who is suspected of attempting to assassinate trump, probably acted alone, but police are also checking whether there were accomplices. crooks had no criminal record, so here he was supposedly at a graduation ceremony a couple of years ago. the appearance really does not fit with the image of a criminal. however, as the media write, he came to the trump rally wearing t-shirts with attributes of a channel dedicated to firearms. when cnn contacted crooks' father, thomas ethew, he he said he was trying to find out. what eventually happens is that he decided to wait until he spoke with law enforcement before speaking about his son. there are more questions surrounding the identity of the attacker than answers. it's unclear why crooks was registered as a republican but donated $15 to democrats on biden's inauguration day. there is little clarity about motives. in an attempt to fill the information vacuum, social networ
but how did it happen that thomas matthew crooks managed to fire several shots at donald trump and notopped him? ekaterina shamaeva. twenty years old. thomas matthew crooks, who is suspected of attempting to assassinate trump, probably acted alone, but police are also checking whether there were accomplices. crooks had no criminal record, so here he was supposedly at a graduation ceremony a couple of years ago. the appearance really does not fit with the image of a criminal. however, as the...
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a 20-year-old young man from pennsylvania identified as thomas matthew crooks. at this hour, authorities have not yet said why he opened fire and what led him to do this and how he was able to try and kill former president. mr. trump confirming he was shot in the right here but he's okay. he was treated at a local hospital with new jersey, you see him here. video we have obtained from his campaign descending from the 757 airport and newark international airport. officials confirming one member of the crowd tragically was killed in the shooting. at least two others critically injured. this is continuing coverage of the shooting of the former president of the rally in pennsylvania yesterday. i am eric shawn. >> i am arthel neville. we know the shooter is also dead, 20-year-old matthew crooks of bethel park, pennsylvania. the secret service says he fired multiple shots from an elevated position outside of the rally from the roof of a nearby office building before he was killed by agents. the fbi leading the investigation is calling this an attempted assassination.
a 20-year-old young man from pennsylvania identified as thomas matthew crooks. at this hour, authorities have not yet said why he opened fire and what led him to do this and how he was able to try and kill former president. mr. trump confirming he was shot in the right here but he's okay. he was treated at a local hospital with new jersey, you see him here. video we have obtained from his campaign descending from the 757 airport and newark international airport. officials confirming one member...
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the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks.ttack, trump said he was hit by bullet that pears the upper part of his right ear. one spectator were killed and at least two were critically injured. the shooter was also killed at the scene. investigations are on the way to find the motive and determine whether the shooter had accomplices. the fbi is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination. academic and commentator, paul foot has shared with us his insight regarding the life attempt on donald trump. number one, i saw... being interviewed yesterday, one of the persons who attended the rally said he had gone to a policeman and pointed to the two buildings and said there a man up there walking around, this the secret service didn't even have anyone on those buildings, mean this typical lack secret service, the same secret service that refused that the bomber administration has refused to give any protection for robert kennedy jr. had an uncle and father, assassinated, and so number one, i blame it on uh uh politics of u
the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks.ttack, trump said he was hit by bullet that pears the upper part of his right ear. one spectator were killed and at least two were critically injured. the shooter was also killed at the scene. investigations are on the way to find the motive and determine whether the shooter had accomplices. the fbi is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination. academic and commentator, paul foot has shared with us his insight...
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fbi identified thomas matthew crookes thomas matthew crookes. as the subject on july 13 in butler, pennsylvania. this remains active ongoing investigation and anyone with information may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online and while we are talking about this, former u.s. army reserve captain abel on this, it is important but to you first, it seems to be everybody who's got this information now, 20 years old from pennsylvania is now going over looking at his social media footprint trying to find out who he was involved in, what exactly was his ideology and his background. that is what we can do. >> based on age in the last 30 seconds, 20 years old, impressionable. his physical, male, white, the capability of getting up on the rooftop. very disturbing that wasn't covered, i won't be pointing the finger at the secret service but as they continue the litigation and agree, let them do their job. most of these guys are very skilled, they mean well and have a lot of tools and they will continue to unravel based
fbi identified thomas matthew crookes thomas matthew crookes. as the subject on july 13 in butler, pennsylvania. this remains active ongoing investigation and anyone with information may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online and while we are talking about this, former u.s. army reserve captain abel on this, it is important but to you first, it seems to be everybody who's got this information now, 20 years old from pennsylvania is now going over looking at...
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the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks.the attack. trump was speaking to supporters in butler, pennsylvania on saturday when he was shot. in social media post following the attack, trump said he was hit by a bullet that pierced the upper part of his right ear. one spectator was killed and at least two others critically in. the shooter was also killed on the scene. investigations are underway to find out motive and to determine whether the shooter had accomplices. the fbi is investigating the incident as an attempt assassination. there's a long history of shootings in us politics, including those that targeted presidents and presidential candidates. the following report takes a look at some of these attacks. in 1981, republican president ronald reagan was seriously wounded in a shooting, as he left the hotel in washington, incident left hm hospitalized for 12 days. in 1975, republican president, gerald ford was targeted by two separate assassination attempts both in california and 17 days apart, ford escaped on scaled. in 19
the shooter has been identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks.the attack. trump was speaking to supporters in butler, pennsylvania on saturday when he was shot. in social media post following the attack, trump said he was hit by a bullet that pierced the upper part of his right ear. one spectator was killed and at least two others critically in. the shooter was also killed on the scene. investigations are underway to find out motive and to determine whether the shooter had accomplices....
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the shooter was identified as thomas matthew crooks of bethel park, pennsylvania.ting just outside the venue of the rally. law enforcement later recovered an ar style rifle at the scene, the fbi has secured his home and is also conducting a search of his family's home in pittsburgh. investigators are now trying to learn more about the gunmen. investigators say crooks was not carrying any authentication at the time of the shooting so they had to analyze his dna to confirm his identity. a motivation is unclear as of now. here is a look at the secret service snipers posted at the rally. this is only raising more questions about how the alleged gun man was able to have such easy access to the former president, especially after several witnesses said that they saw a man and reported him to police while at the rally. i'm joined by former fbi assistant special agent in charge of the special field office, jeff harp . i know you can shed some light on the safety precautions in place at these types of events, there are a lot of challenges. the big question this morning, how
the shooter was identified as thomas matthew crooks of bethel park, pennsylvania.ting just outside the venue of the rally. law enforcement later recovered an ar style rifle at the scene, the fbi has secured his home and is also conducting a search of his family's home in pittsburgh. investigators are now trying to learn more about the gunmen. investigators say crooks was not carrying any authentication at the time of the shooting so they had to analyze his dna to confirm his identity. a...
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took that helped set off a search for thomas matthew crooks less than an hour before he tried to assassinate donald trump. local police snipers taking the pictures at 5:14 p.m. saturday, 58 minutes before crooks opened fire. in this image, you see him with his cell phone. 14 minutes later, at 5:28, police taking this picture of what authorities believe is crooks' bike, with it, a backpack and duffel bag. 5:32, a sniper spotting crooks looking at news feeds on his phone, noticing he had a rangefinder, a device used to determine distances to targets. that sniper flagging the suspicious activity in a group text, receiving a response to call in to command. at 5:41, that sniper sending out a description of crooks, lurking around the building. around 6:00 p.m., 20 minutes later, local police asking where the suspect was headed. at 6:05, crooks was then spotted near picnic tables carrying a backpack. then at 6:06, the sniper who first noticed crooks leaving his position, meeting patrol officers, telling them the suspect was near the building. >> he's got a gun! >> reporter: six minutes later at 6:1
took that helped set off a search for thomas matthew crooks less than an hour before he tried to assassinate donald trump. local police snipers taking the pictures at 5:14 p.m. saturday, 58 minutes before crooks opened fire. in this image, you see him with his cell phone. 14 minutes later, at 5:28, police taking this picture of what authorities believe is crooks' bike, with it, a backpack and duffel bag. 5:32, a sniper spotting crooks looking at news feeds on his phone, noticing he had a...
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. >> that suspect, identified as 20 year old thomas matthew crooks of bethel, pennsylvania, sources tell abc news that a short time before the former president took to the podium, local authorities were alerted to suspicious activity on the outside of the perimeter and were in the process of looking for a suspect. >> i am aware that law enforcement had responded to a number of reports of suspicious activity as republicans get set to gather for this week's convention in milwaukee, former president trump arriving, preparing to formally accept his party's nomination. >> the convention going ahead as planned. but security at the fiserv forum is tight. >> we are confident in the security plans that are in place for this event, and we're ready to go. >> in a post on social media, former president trump said he considered pushing this convention back two days, but then said he didn't want the gunmen to force a change of his campaign schedule. security is high here in milwaukee, but the secret service says there is no credible threat to this convention. andrew and rhiannon, back to you. >> all r
. >> that suspect, identified as 20 year old thomas matthew crooks of bethel, pennsylvania, sources tell abc news that a short time before the former president took to the podium, local authorities were alerted to suspicious activity on the outside of the perimeter and were in the process of looking for a suspect. >> i am aware that law enforcement had responded to a number of reports of suspicious activity as republicans get set to gather for this week's convention in milwaukee,...
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matthew crooks. says he acted alone, but they don't know his motive. he had no criminal history and no known history of mental illness. >> number four a live look at d.c. this morning. president biden and vice president harris will receive an updated briefing on the investigation regarding the assassination attempt. last night, the president condemned the violence. he ordered an independent security review of saturday's event. >> for five temperatures near average today, we'll have clouds at the coast. 60s their mid and upper 80s inland with sunshine by midday. >> and number six, the traffic hotspot is the bay bridge toll plaza. you can see it's backed up all the way through the maze because of an earlier motorcycle crash on the upper deck. the drive time from highway four to the city is an hour and nine minutes. >> and number seven. it is the first official linda ronstadt day in san francisco, and it's also the singer's 78th birthday. the city approved the designation earlier this month. mostyn has
matthew crooks. says he acted alone, but they don't know his motive. he had no criminal history and no known history of mental illness. >> number four a live look at d.c. this morning. president biden and vice president harris will receive an updated briefing on the investigation regarding the assassination attempt. last night, the president condemned the violence. he ordered an independent security review of saturday's event. >> for five temperatures near average today, we'll have...
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matthew crooks. bombing materials have been found at his car and home. speaking to supporters and on saturday when he was shot in the social media post following the attack, trump said that he was hit by bullet that pierced the upper part of his right ear. one spectator was killed and at least two were critically injured. the shooter was also killed at the scene. investigations are underway to find motive and to determine whether the shooter accomplices. the fbi is investigating the incident as an attempt assassination. well, the us is in shock after donald trump survived. an assassination attempt despite being shot in the air by sniper. years of violent retoric on both sides have culminated in the most high level assassination attempt since the year 1981. and many wonder if the worst is... to come. ramen mazari has more in the story. if you want to really see something. the united states is emotionally reeling and its political landscape is uncertain after a failed assassination attempt bloodied ex-president donald trump, the leading presidential candid
matthew crooks. bombing materials have been found at his car and home. speaking to supporters and on saturday when he was shot in the social media post following the attack, trump said that he was hit by bullet that pierced the upper part of his right ear. one spectator was killed and at least two were critically injured. the shooter was also killed at the scene. investigations are underway to find motive and to determine whether the shooter accomplices. the fbi is investigating the incident as...
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he has identified as thomas matthew crooks. he is 20 years old. and from bethel park, pennsylvania. sources say he was registered to vote as a republican and recently made a donation to a democratic aligned group. now, for the very latest, we turn to abc news reporter perry russom. perry, what can you tell us? >> well, you know, this week was supposed to be a week for republicans to celebrate, but now this is taking a serious turn with the fbi investigating the assassination attempt. a former president trump. this morning, the fbi is naming the suspected shooter as thomas matthew crooks, 20 years old, from bethel park, pennsylvania, south of pittsburgh. the fbi saying this remains an active and ongoing investigation. overnight, former president trump arriving in new jersey, walking down the stairs of his plane hours after what the fbi is calling an assassination attempt at his campaign rally in pennsylvania. look what happene. new video shows the secret service reacting to the shooting on top of that white roof, a law enforcement source tells abc news the shooter is believed to be a
he has identified as thomas matthew crooks. he is 20 years old. and from bethel park, pennsylvania. sources say he was registered to vote as a republican and recently made a donation to a democratic aligned group. now, for the very latest, we turn to abc news reporter perry russom. perry, what can you tell us? >> well, you know, this week was supposed to be a week for republicans to celebrate, but now this is taking a serious turn with the fbi investigating the assassination attempt. a...
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but this man, as you say , thomas, matthew man, as you say, thomas, matthew crooks is a 20 year old,, they are reporting this morning that it was apparently a registered republican. that, you know, that might be subject to of revision and change, as in the in the hours ahead. often you get confused reports. i mean, i'm seeing that there are some pictures of a long blonde haired young man that is out there on social media as well, purporting to be this young man and saying that he hates republicans and he hates trump. but then there are conflicting reports saying it's not him . reports saying it's not him. this is the trouble with social media. unfortunately, we need to be very careful and caveat everything. >> this is just just showing pictures of donald trump. this is this at newark, i think it's at newark. >> i think he's arriving deplaning. >> and before he headed back to trump towers, of course, where there is now obviously very tight security around trump towers. >> yeah, it came off that plane in newark, new jersey, gave a wave. just a short wave, to the 1 or 2 camera crews tha
but this man, as you say , thomas, matthew man, as you say, thomas, matthew crooks is a 20 year old,, they are reporting this morning that it was apparently a registered republican. that, you know, that might be subject to of revision and change, as in the in the hours ahead. often you get confused reports. i mean, i'm seeing that there are some pictures of a long blonde haired young man that is out there on social media as well, purporting to be this young man and saying that he hates...
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this morning the fbi identified the gunman as thomas matthew crooks.from the rally site in bethel, pennsylvania. he'd graduated with an engineering degree from a community college but worked at a nursing and rehabilitation center. he was a registered republican. a classmate told cbs news that crooks had tried out for the high school's rifle team but failed to make it. throughout the night and morning investigators searched crooks's home and car, where they say they found explosive devices. this afternoon former president trump released another statement on social media. "i was going to delay my trip to wisconsin and the republican national convention," he said, "by two days but have just decided that i cannot allow a shooter or potential assassin to force change to scheduling or anything else. therefore, i will be leaving for milwaukee as scheduled." he departed from newark airport in new jersey and traveled to milwaukee for the convention, where he will officially be nominated as his party's candidate for president. >> that was maurice dubois. this is
this morning the fbi identified the gunman as thomas matthew crooks.from the rally site in bethel, pennsylvania. he'd graduated with an engineering degree from a community college but worked at a nursing and rehabilitation center. he was a registered republican. a classmate told cbs news that crooks had tried out for the high school's rifle team but failed to make it. throughout the night and morning investigators searched crooks's home and car, where they say they found explosive devices. this...
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investigators are scouring the social media accounts of the gunman, 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks. so far they have not identified an idealogy associated with him. in a televised address last night, president biden called on americans to stand together and to not allow this violence to be normalized. cbs' sabrina franza is in milwaukee where thousands will be attending the republican national convention as it gets under way today. good morning, sabrina. >> reporter: good morning. this morning the fbi is saying there are no known threats to the rnc or to anyone attending the rnc, but all of this while their meticulous investigation into the attempted assassination of the presumptive nominee and former president trump continues. there's a heavy security presence in milwaukee as the republican national convention begins later today. >> i feel pretty safe. >> reporter: the u.s. secret service says it's keeping its securities plan as is just two days after a gunman opened fire at former president trump's rally in butler, pennsylvania. >> we have accounted for various security scenarios
investigators are scouring the social media accounts of the gunman, 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks. so far they have not identified an idealogy associated with him. in a televised address last night, president biden called on americans to stand together and to not allow this violence to be normalized. cbs' sabrina franza is in milwaukee where thousands will be attending the republican national convention as it gets under way today. good morning, sabrina. >> reporter: good morning. this...
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matthew crooks, one hour before he opened fire. police believe that this is crooks, in a video obtained by abc affiliate wtae, walking near the campaign rally in butler, pennsylvania, on saturday. at one point, looking towards the crowd. sources telling abc news crooks walked toward the security entrance with the magnetometers, did something suspicious, is approached by authorities, he backs up and fades into the crowd. tonight, the fbi briefing lawmakers who gave abc news a detailed timeline. at 5:10 p.m., crooks is first identified as a person of interest. a full 62 minutes before the first shots. at 5:30, crooks was spotted with a range finder, which can be used to determine distances for target practice. sources telling abc news he's able to get on that roof by climbing over air conditioning units. at 5:52, crooks was spotted on the roof by the secret service. a full 20 minutes before the shooting. 6:02, trump takes the stage. 6:12, crooks fires those shots, killing one man and nearly taking trump's life. a sniper killing crook
matthew crooks, one hour before he opened fire. police believe that this is crooks, in a video obtained by abc affiliate wtae, walking near the campaign rally in butler, pennsylvania, on saturday. at one point, looking towards the crowd. sources telling abc news crooks walked toward the security entrance with the magnetometers, did something suspicious, is approached by authorities, he backs up and fades into the crowd. tonight, the fbi briefing lawmakers who gave abc news a detailed timeline....
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she said: the fbi named the attacker as 20—year—old thomas matthew crooks.ly took place. crooks was a registered republican according to state photo records, but according to reuters, when he was 17, he made a $15 donation to a political action commission that raises money for left—leaning and democratic politicians. the weapon used is believed to have been purchased legally. it is also thought that police may have found explosive materials at the home of thomas matthew crooks. he was always getting good grades on tests, everything like that. he was very passionate about history, and from what i knew from my friends, they said he was good in government—type classes, so anything in government or history, he seemed to know what he was talking about, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. he was a nice kid and i had never had an experience with him where i was like, you know, "he is not nice." he was always nice and i was always friendly to him. the man crooks shot dead was named by the pennsylvania governor as 50—year—old volunteer fire chief corey comperator
she said: the fbi named the attacker as 20—year—old thomas matthew crooks.ly took place. crooks was a registered republican according to state photo records, but according to reuters, when he was 17, he made a $15 donation to a political action commission that raises money for left—leaning and democratic politicians. the weapon used is believed to have been purchased legally. it is also thought that police may have found explosive materials at the home of thomas matthew crooks. he was...
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matthew crooks. we know he is 20 years old, we know at this point, the parties don't have a motive. we believe he acted alone, we discovered he was a member of a local gun club and a former classmate of his described him as a loner, as someone who was constantly picked on, maybe in the way that he dressed with the really couldn't characterize that more than just that. he was someone who was seen as a bit of an outcast. here in this community, as people began to process and grieve, bwe start to see some the signs of normalcy returning. just moments ago, the road here that was blocking access to where the rally stage was just reopened. it doesn't mean that this is now an open scene and people can start going back into that area, but it just gives you a sense that things are slowly starting to evolve here in butler.o as you see on your screen there, the fbi identifying the shooter as thomas crooks. one of the things they also looked into was his voting password we know he is from bethel park, pennsylvan
matthew crooks. we know he is 20 years old, we know at this point, the parties don't have a motive. we believe he acted alone, we discovered he was a member of a local gun club and a former classmate of his described him as a loner, as someone who was constantly picked on, maybe in the way that he dressed with the really couldn't characterize that more than just that. he was someone who was seen as a bit of an outcast. here in this community, as people began to process and grieve, bwe start to...
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thomas matthew crooks.ey gave a press conference alongside other members of the law enforcement in pennsylvania they were saying they were waiting for biometric data to confirm the alleged shooter because they had not had any identity documents on him. clearly they have gone through certain processes and are now confident about telling us that the alleged shooter is 20—year—old 20—year—old thomas matthew crooks. if there are any further relevant details we will bring them to you as they come through to us. let's speak now to our washington correspondent for news nation. just in reaction to that news, first of all, there is going to be a very fast moving investigation into who this young man is and what his motive may have been. how he got into a position whereby he was within line of sight of the former president. absolutely. so many questions _ of the former president. absolutely. so many questions and _ of the former president. absolutely. so many questions and we - of the former president. absolutely. so
thomas matthew crooks.ey gave a press conference alongside other members of the law enforcement in pennsylvania they were saying they were waiting for biometric data to confirm the alleged shooter because they had not had any identity documents on him. clearly they have gone through certain processes and are now confident about telling us that the alleged shooter is 20—year—old 20—year—old thomas matthew crooks. if there are any further relevant details we will bring them to you as they...
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let's talk a little bit about the suspect in this case, 20 years old, thomas matthew crooks. someone that the fbi says was a loner an outcast in high school, many saying that he was bullied at times during his time in high school, but has no real history and no real background. in fact, was unknown to law enforcement before the attempted attack here. as you talk about a separate investigation going on right now, when it comes to how this all unfolded, how a spot 150 yards or so from the stage of this rally was left open and accessible, an elevated spot on a rooftop. the secret service now being called to task over that. homeland security as well as an independent investigation under way to try and determine how all of this happened. and of course we heard from the president last night addressing the nation from the oval office and talking about the need to calm political tensions. the vitriol of this political campaign season, and to come together in unity. that's a message we expect to hear, frances, as well from former president trump as he speaks later this week at the rep
let's talk a little bit about the suspect in this case, 20 years old, thomas matthew crooks. someone that the fbi says was a loner an outcast in high school, many saying that he was bullied at times during his time in high school, but has no real history and no real background. in fact, was unknown to law enforcement before the attempted attack here. as you talk about a separate investigation going on right now, when it comes to how this all unfolded, how a spot 150 yards or so from the stage...
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. >> reporter: the shooter taken out by secret service agent, identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks. his motive is still unclear. president biden condemning the attempt on trump's life. >> there is no place in america for this kind of violence, for any violence, ever, period. >> reporter: mr. trump in wisconsin where later this week he is expected to accept the nomination for president. >> our thanks toe tom for that report. the investigation is intensifying into the 20-year-old gunman. nbc's shaquille brewster has the latest on the search for a possible motive. >> reporter: a more complete picture of suspected shooter thomas matthew crooks. >> the shooter may be deceased, but the investigation is very much ongoing. >> reporter: the fbi saying it has no indications of crooks having any mental health issues. previously unknown to law enforcement, the 20-year-old was a registered republican who according to campaign finance reports donated $15 to a democratic group. the investigation now shifting 50 miles south to crooks' home in bethel, pennsylvania. the bomb squad telling nbc
. >> reporter: the shooter taken out by secret service agent, identified as 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks. his motive is still unclear. president biden condemning the attempt on trump's life. >> there is no place in america for this kind of violence, for any violence, ever, period. >> reporter: mr. trump in wisconsin where later this week he is expected to accept the nomination for president. >> our thanks toe tom for that report. the investigation is intensifying...
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, thomas matthew crooks.ks. secondly he did put a drone up in the air about two hours before the shooting to survey the area about 200 yards away. that went up, but that gave the shooter a clear aerial map of the zone before that shooting. huge questions about how that was allowed, how that happened and the literally the most explosive piece of evidence that came out was that in the shooter's car. and we still don't know where that car was parked. i think that would be a fascinating question to come up in the next session, which we'll cross back to live shortly. two explosive devices were found in that car with receivers on them and on the shoot on the shooter's body when he was shot dead by snipers was a transmitter. now, it's not clear if he'd have had the ability to explode those devices, but that was a clear intent. and another explosive device found at thomas matthew crooks home by the fbi. so three bombs in total. a drone went up . and at this point, no went up. and at this point, no evidence of any acc
, thomas matthew crooks.ks. secondly he did put a drone up in the air about two hours before the shooting to survey the area about 200 yards away. that went up, but that gave the shooter a clear aerial map of the zone before that shooting. huge questions about how that was allowed, how that happened and the literally the most explosive piece of evidence that came out was that in the shooter's car. and we still don't know where that car was parked. i think that would be a fascinating question to...
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the fbi confirmed the identity of the suspected gunman, 20 year old thomas matthew crooks of pennsylvania. crooks now is accused of killing at least one person at the rally. two others were critically wounded. crooks himself was killed by law enforcement and we also heard from mr. trump himself tonight. he described the moment on truth, social writing. quote i was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. i knew immediately that something was wrong and that i heard a whizzing sound shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. he thanked the secret service and law enforcement for taking down the shooter. he also offered condolences to the families of other victims, and nbc bay area's emma goss has been closely following the developments out of pennsylvania. dc beyond, you're joining us right now with the latest gia and terry. the fbi is leading the investigation into the shooting, and while they've identified the potential shooter, they are still working to determine a possible motive. it was a chaotic scene. law enforcement, i believe, acted heroi
the fbi confirmed the identity of the suspected gunman, 20 year old thomas matthew crooks of pennsylvania. crooks now is accused of killing at least one person at the rally. two others were critically wounded. crooks himself was killed by law enforcement and we also heard from mr. trump himself tonight. he described the moment on truth, social writing. quote i was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. i knew immediately that something was wrong and that i heard a...
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the fbi identified 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks as the gunman.led by the secret service. there is no late word on a motive. something that with will looked at in the coming days. >>> the president trump presidential candidate was grazed by a bullet at the top of his right ear. one other rally attendee was killed and two more seriously injured. of all the questions surrounding the events of the day, one of the most troubling is how a would be assassin was able to set up on tom of a roof and yet go unnoticed by the considerable security presence at the rall. we'll have much more on this throughout the day right here on kpix.com. >> for now, thanks for watching. next local new casts tomorrow morning at 7:00. >> and updates are always available on kpix.com. have a good night. dr. charles stanley: and the son of god, jesus the lord, said, "i am the way, the truth, and the life. no one comes to the father but by me. therefore, go into all the world, teaching and preaching
the fbi identified 20-year-old thomas matthew crooks as the gunman.led by the secret service. there is no late word on a motive. something that with will looked at in the coming days. >>> the president trump presidential candidate was grazed by a bullet at the top of his right ear. one other rally attendee was killed and two more seriously injured. of all the questions surrounding the events of the day, one of the most troubling is how a would be assassin was able to set up on tom of a...
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the fbi still has not determined the motive behind the actions of the suspect, thomas matthew crooks.nwhile, the house of representatives announced the establishment own bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of donald trump. kateryna lisonova, katherine gibson, voice of america: washington. i want to emphasize again that this bipartisan task force will be created this week and will break the ice. this assassination attempt, it will consist of six democrats and seven republicans, because the majority in the house of representatives is now republican, so we should expect more public hearings and more information about this assassination attempt itself. thank you katya, i let me remind you that kateryna lisonova told us about the events in the congress and the investigation of the attempt on the life of donald trump. and to other news. the first official speech of the former commander-in-chief and now the ambassador of ukraine in london, valery zaluzhny, took place in the united kingdom. he warned the world about the need to prepare to defend against aggressive
the fbi still has not determined the motive behind the actions of the suspect, thomas matthew crooks.nwhile, the house of representatives announced the establishment own bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of donald trump. kateryna lisonova, katherine gibson, voice of america: washington. i want to emphasize again that this bipartisan task force will be created this week and will break the ice. this assassination attempt, it will consist of six democrats and seven...
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matthew crooks. you can see those snipers reacting to the sound of gunshots, shifting their position before responding fire. a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation tells us this image is believed to show that suspected gunman on the roof. president biden briefed on the situation, addressing the nation. >> there's no place in america for this kind of violence. it's sick. it's sick. it's one of the reasons why we have to unite this country. we cannot allow for this to be happening. we cannot be like this. we cannot condone this. >> reporter: shortly after his address, the white house confirming that president biden and trump spoke by phone, but the administration did not provide details of their conversation. trump posting on truth social this morning thanking the secret service, saying, i want to in this moment it's more important than ever that we stand united and show our true character as americans. remaining strong and determined and not allowing evil to win. adding, i truly love
matthew crooks. you can see those snipers reacting to the sound of gunshots, shifting their position before responding fire. a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation tells us this image is believed to show that suspected gunman on the roof. president biden briefed on the situation, addressing the nation. >> there's no place in america for this kind of violence. it's sick. it's sick. it's one of the reasons why we have to unite this country. we cannot allow for this to be...
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investigators say the gunman was a 20 year old thomas matthew crooks.fbi is investigating this incident as domestic terrorism, as you have likely seen. the video will remind you. you might find it disturbing. the former president was addressing the crowd as that bullet nicks his ear, and you can see video of secret service agents rushing him to the ground and eventually leading him off the stage. a former fire chief was killed in that crossfire in the violence. two sources tell nbc news. the rooftop, where the gunman opened fire was already identified by the secret service as a potential vulnerability. in the days leading up to that event. and all this comes as the republican national convention kicks off today. here is a live look in milwaukee. this is where events are set to get underway. at any moment. security will be tight there, and secret service says it's prepared for the event for 18 months. the president is in milwaukee this morning after posting a social media that he could not let the shooter change. scheduling for that event. now, the today
investigators say the gunman was a 20 year old thomas matthew crooks.fbi is investigating this incident as domestic terrorism, as you have likely seen. the video will remind you. you might find it disturbing. the former president was addressing the crowd as that bullet nicks his ear, and you can see video of secret service agents rushing him to the ground and eventually leading him off the stage. a former fire chief was killed in that crossfire in the violence. two sources tell nbc news. the...