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FBI identifies 20-year-old as Trump’s shooter

Tinubu condemns assassination attempt on Trump
Tinubu condemns assassination attempt on Trump

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has named Thomas Matthew Crooks as the gunman who fired shots during the rally of former President Donald Trump.

According to the AFP, the FBI said the Crooks is a 20-year-old male from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

“The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject involved in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania,” the FBI said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

“This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to submit photos or videos online at FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI,” the statement continued.

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The former US president was injured in a shooting while he was delivering a speech at his campaign rally on Saturday.

The FBI has described the incident as an assassination attempt.

Although Trump survived the shooting, one person was killed while two others were gravely injured

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