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Perpetrator identified in assassination attempt on Trump

American media have reported that the man who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally is 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. The FBI has officially confirmed this information.

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14 July 2024 08:09

The perpetrator of the attack on Donald Trump has been identified. The FBI confirmed that the attacker is Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old resident of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. It was stated that the investigation is ongoing. They also requested that anyone with information that could assist in the investigation contact the authorities.

Reports indicated that the shooter did not have any documents on him, which further delayed the identification process.

Conflicting reports on perpetrator's image

Unverified photos of the attacker have begun to appear in the media. Currently, American media are officially stating that the shooter is 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

Media reports indicate that the assailant shot with an AR-15. The motive is still unknown.

Attack on Trump

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was injured during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump fell to the ground during his speech, holding his head, and was then escorted to his car by the Secret Service.

Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet but is safe, and the attacker is deceased, reported District Attorney Richard Goldinger. He also added that one of the spectators is dead, and another is seriously injured.

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