New surveillance footage of the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump shows how close the shooter, Thomas Mattew Crooks, was away from the stage and if his aim was accurate, how close he came to taking Trump’s life.
The footage, which was shot from behind the bleachers that are seen behind the former president, shows Crooks on top of the American Glass Research Building, disappearing and then reappearing before letting off eight shots, one believed to have grazed Trump.
The video was recorded at 6:08 pm, about three minutes before Crooks opened fire with his AR-15 rifle. The question everyone asks is how did he move with such freedom without being accosted?
James Copenhaver filmed the video, and he’s one of the two victims who were struck by gunfire and critically wounded during the July 13 Trump campaign rally in Butler, PA. Crooks hit Trump in the ear with one shot, but fired the rest of his shots into the crowd, killing Corey Comperatore and injuring Copenhaver and David Dutch.
Bodycam footage taken by Secret Service agents reveals the aftermath of Thomas Matthew Crooks’ failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Crooks attempted to assassinate Trump at a campaign on July 13, ahead of the Republican National Convention. Trump survived, escaping the situation with nothing more than an ear injury, which came when the bullet grazed him. One rally attendee died, and two more were injured. Since the assassination attempt, questions about the poor security job arose. The Department of Homeland Security began a probe into the Secret Service on July 16.
Republican senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa posted new footage of the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt. In the footage, which was taken by a Secret Service agent’s helmet camera, the security personnel on location are talking through what took place. The grisly footage shows what appears to be an agent standing on the roof with several law enforcement officers. They are attempting to make sense of the timeline of events. Viewers can see the blurred, lifeless body of 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks at various moments.
Secret Service Bodycam Footage Of Trump Assassination Attempt Aftermath Released
“For the past 10 days, questions have only been building regarding the catastrophic security failure that occurred on July 13,” said Senator Grassley in a statement. “Federal agencies, particularly the Secret Service, have failed to be transparent with the American people. This assassination attempt is a matter of significant public interest, and the public’s business ought to be public. I’m releasing these records as part of my efforts to get answers and hold agencies accountable.” Grassley is not the only politician demanding answers. Trump himself issued a similar demand for accountability on his Truth Social page.
Following the assassination attempt, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation. After receiving heat for the security breakdown that took place on July 13, the media and citizens alike speculated that she would not remain in that position for much longer. Lawmakers from both parties called for her resignation, and she did not wait long to do so. President Biden announced that he would fill her vacancy soon. The Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris said that his authorities warned the Secret Service about Thomas Matthew Crooks on the rooftop. It is not yet clear when the miscommunication occurred. Law enforcement is working to make complete sense of what happened that day.
Former President Donald Trump was almost assassinated last weekend by Thomas Matthew Crooks. Overall, it was a truly shocking event that was captured on live cameras. In the end, the presidential candidate had a part of his ear blown off. However, that was all that happened to him. The shooter was neutralized and Trump was able to turn it into a photo op. This week, Donald Trump was at the Republican National Convention, where some Republicans were wearing ear patches in solidarity.
Throughout the week, there were speeches from a whole host of people. Amber Rose was perhaps the most controversial speaker, as both Democrats and Republicans were unamused. Last night, Donald Trump finally got his turn to speak, and as you can imagine, he was there to talk about the assassination attempt. The speech has some Republicans in tears, while he himself was getting emotional while claiming that he should have died that day.
As for the upcoming election in November, Trump is currently in the lead Nationally and is also winning in key battleground states. With Joe Biden’s cognitive decline on full display, many Democrats are starting to get worried that if he stays in the race, a landslide victory for Trump could be all but guaranteed. Needless to say, the Dems have a lot of soul-searching to do over the coming days. In fact, there are now rumors that Biden will drop out as early as the weekend, opening the door for Kamala Harris to take over.
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Since Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally on July 13, investigators have been working to determine a motive. They found a message posted to the gaming platform, Steam, that they believe Crooks himself authored. The message reads, “July 13 will be my premiere. Watch as it unfolds.” In their search, investigators also found internet searches for both Trump and President Joe Biden on Crooks’ phone.
Prior to the rally, Crooks, 20, had searched for the dates of Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He also searched for those of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the sources said. His phone was one of several devices that authorities confiscated in their attempt to piece together a timeline. As he searched for information pertaining to both Trump and current President Joe Biden, authorities are also searching for someone who can provide insight into his political leanings.
Thomas Matthew Crooks Used Steam To Allude To Trump Assassination Plan
Steam is a platform where users can purchase and discuss video games. It is one of the largest video game retailers in the world. Steam also has a collection of forums dedicated to different topics. That may have been how Crooks communicated with other people. As the image of who Crooks was becomes slowly becomes clearer, people have begun to speculate on motives. “Likely, it was a combination of mental health issues, ideological beliefs and a sense of personal grievance, the same combination of factors present in almost every school shooting and mass casualty attack over the past several years. As with those incidents, the warning signs were there, they were just not recognized,” John Cohen, the former Department of Homeland Security Head of Intelligence told ABC News.
As authorities continue their investigation, the political landscape continues to change. The Department of Homeland Security announced plans to investigate the Secret Service for their handling of the rally. President Biden is under mounting pressure to drop his plans to seek re-election. Donald Trump, who has been at the Republican National Convention all week, will formally accept his party’s presidential nomination for a third time tonight.
By now, most have seen photos and heard bits and pieces about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old suspect identified as the shooter who took aim at former President Donald Trump. Chaos broke out while the controversial politician was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks was said to have taken a rifle, positioned himself on the roof of a nearby building, and opened fire. Trump was injured in the fray, bleeding from his ear as he lifted his fist in the sky as the Secret Service rushed him to safety. Firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed during the attack, and NBC News reports two others, 57-year-old David Dutch and 74-year-old James Copenhaver, were also critically injured but survived. Crooks was immediately killed by a Secret Service sniper.
In the days that followed, authorities—and the public—gathered and shared information learned about Crooks. Videos of him being teased in school have made the rounds on social media. Class photos from high school have also surfaced, and his former classmates have gone public with their stories about their interactions. As a motive for the assassination attempt continues to be sought, we’ve gathered as much confirmed information about Crooks in an effort to paint a broader picture of the suspected shooter.
The Wall Street Journal spoke with Julianna Grooms, who went to high school with Crooks. She suggested he didn’t discuss his political views, although reports state he was a registered Republican. Crooks also lived and grew up in Bethel Park, described as a well-to-do suburb not far from Pittsburgh. The New York Times added that Crooks also worked at a nursing home, and his employers didn’t have concerns that he was dangerous.
“If someone would say something to his face, he would just kind of stare at them,” Grooms said of Crooks’s bullying. However, she added that people “would say he was the student who would shoot up high school.” He was also said to have been a good student, recently receiving an engineering science associate’s degree from the Community College of Allegheny. Moreover, Crooks had interests in coding and chess, and typically stayed to himself.
“When I got the first text on Sunday … I was flabbergasted,” former Bethel Park High School counselor Jim Knapp told NBC News. “I go back and I think about it, and I say evil is in the world, and that’s what I believe happened with Thomas. He snapped. I believe that the devil and the evil really invaded his brain and that made him do what he did.” Knapp added, “He had a handful of friends. In the cafeteria, I’d sit down with him and I’d say, ‘Thomas, would you like me to get some kids over here?’ And he’d say, ‘Nope, Mr. Knapp, I want to be by myself.’ Which is fine.”
He Acted Alone In The Shooting
BREAKING: CLEAREST VIDEO OF THOMAS MATTHEW CROOKS SHOOTING AT PRESIDENT TRUMP
A newly obtained video from TMZ shows the shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, firing at former President Donald Trump before being shot. In the background, a woman is heard… pic.twitter.com/UxQTwPOMIU
Little is known about Crooks, himself, or his motives. Reports state he was a lone gunman, and during the shooting, he wasn’t carrying identification, making it difficult for authorities to find out who he was. Additionally, the FBI shared that Crooks’s father purchased the AR-15-style 556 rifle used in the shooting. By tracing the firearm, they were able to identify the suspect. Later, when federal investigators descended on Crooks’s residence, they still didn’t find any revelations regarding what led the 20-year-old to shoot at a former President of the United States.
Following instances like these, it is common for authorities to find copious amounts of information at a shooter’s home. However, they did not locate a manifesto or writings detailing the attack’s planning. The FBI also stated that Crooks wasn’t on their radar, and he had not been in trouble with police. They added there wasn’t anything to suggest he had previously documented mental health issues. Crooks’s laptop and cellphone are currently being analyzed at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.
Additional Firearms & An Explosive Were Found
An Allegheny County Police Bomb Squad car drives towards the home of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected shooter of former US President Donald Trump, as the FBI carries out an investigation, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 2024. Donald Trump said that it was divine intervention that helped him survive an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, and called on Americans to unite. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)
It was also shared by the FBI that there was an explosive device found in Crooks’s vehicle. However, they have held details close to the vest for the time being. Several senior law enforcement officials told NBC News that there were over a dozen firearms located at Crooks’s home. It was added by ABC 7 News that Crooks reportedly purchased 50 rounds of ammunition on the day of the rally. The man was a local gun club member of the Clairton Sportsmen’s Club and practiced shooting in his spare time.
It Was Crooks’s Father Who Called The Police To Their Home
TMZ release an old footage of Thomas Matthew Crooks ; the guy who tried to assassinate Donald Trump.
The 20-year-old was shot d3ad at the scene by a Secret Service sniper.
Following initial frantic reports of the shooting, Crooks’s father, Matthew Crooks, reportedly called the police. He told them that both his son and one of his guns were missing, and he was concerned. However, he believed his son was at the gun range on Saturday, not the Trump rally. The Associated Press reported that Matthew purchased the firearm used in the assassination attempt around six months ago. When speaking with CNN, a bewildered Matthew said he was still trying to figure out “what the hell is going on.” It has been adamantly stated that the Crooks family is fully cooperating with the FBI and federal investigators.
As previously stated, Crooks was reportedly registered as a Republican. However, on January 20, 2021, the day of President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Crooks donated $15 to the Progressive Turnout Project. Their website states that the “Progressive Turnout Project is the largest voter contact organization in the country, specifically dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and defending democracy. Our mission: rally Democrats to vote.”
His Parents Are Counselors
I’ve been doing some searching on Thomas Matthew Crooks. It appears that his relative is Matthew Crooks, who happens to be a licensed counselor. pic.twitter.com/58xiC3euRx
Further, Fox News shared that Matthew and Mary Elizabeth Crooks are both registered in Pennsylvania as professional behavioral counselors. The couple have reportedly been licensed in the state since 2002 through the Pennsylvania social work board. Those licenses are active and expire in 2025. Further, Matthew is reportedly registered to vote as a Libertarian.
He Tried Out For His High School’s Rifle Team
Jason Kohler, 21, speaks to the media about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected shooter of former US President Donald Trump, as the FBI carries out an investigation, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 2024. Donald Trump said that it was divine intervention that helped him survive an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, and called on Americans to unite. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)
One of Crooks’s former classmates, Jameson Myers, shed light on the school’s varsity rifle team’s rejection of the shooter. “He did not even make the junior varsity team after trying out,” Myers stated. “He never returned to tryouts for the remainder of high school.” Another student reported Crooks as a “terrible” shot who “wasn’t really fit for the rifle team.” However, school officials claimed there wasn’t evidence of Crooks ever attempting to join the group. Myers added, “He was a nice kid who never talked poorly of anyone and I never have thought him capable of anything I’ve seen him do in the last few days.”
Community College Of Allegheny County Called Him A “Brilliant Student”
O criminoso que tentou assassinar Donald Trump fez uma doação para o ActBlue, alinhado aos Democratas, no dia da posse de Biden.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, de 20 anos, era registrado como Republicano.
An anonymous source from the community college Crooks recently graduated from told NPR that he was a “brilliant student.” They also said he “has a solid future ahead of him,” amid the institution issuing a statement regarding the shooting. “Like all Americans, we are shocked and saddened by the horrific turn of events that took place in Butler, Pa., on Saturday. We are grateful that former President Trump is safe and recovering, and we extend our condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore on their loss, and offer our thoughts and prayers to all others who have been impacted by this tragedy,” CCAC shared. “As the investigation into this weekend’s events continues, CCAC will fully cooperate with members of law enforcement.”
He Was Allegedly Wearing A Demolition YouTube Channel’s Shirt At The Time Of The Shooting
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the shooter armed with a rifle and alerted law enforcement, but their warnings went unheeded until the shots were fired.
The shooter is reportedly identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
— Senator Gerard Rennick (@SenatorRennick) July 15, 2024
As images and videos from the attack on Trump circulated, a graphic photo of an alleged deceased Crooks surfaced online. In it, authorities are reportedly standing over his body, and it showed that Crooks was wearing a Demolition Ranch t-shirt. The attire references a YouTube channel that highlights demolition and firearms. Matt Carriker, the creator of the Demolition Ranch channel, responded to the viral news in a video. Like many others, Carriker shared that he was “shocked and confused.”
“We don’t vet the people who buy our shirts, obviously, it would be impossible to. Just like Nike doesn’t vet who buys their shoes,” Carriker said. “This channel is not about violence. This channel will never be and we never would condone that at all. I hate that.”
His Social Media Accounts Did Not Reveal Violent Tendencies
NEW: Thomas Matthew Crooks was reportedly rejected from his school’s rifle team because of his bad shot and his “off-color” jokes according to the New York Post.
A former classmates claim he tried out for the rifle team at Bethel Park High School.
In similar violent incidents of attacks against political figures, a look at a suspect’s online footprint often reveals motives for their actions. Yet, authorities claim that Crooks’s social media pages are scarce and house little information about him, let alone his thoughts on American politics. It was confirmed that a Discord account belonging to Crooks is being investigated, prompting the platform to speak out.
“We have identified an account that appears to be linked to the suspect; it was rarely utilized and we have found no evidence that it was used to plan this incident, promote violence, or discuss his political views,” a Discord spokesperson shared with NPR. “Discord strongly condemns violence of any kind, including political violence, and we will continue to coordinate closely with law enforcement.”
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