The Secret Service says one Thomas Matthew Crooks has been identified as the suspect who shot at Donald Trump at his PA rally.
Crooks was 20-years-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania which was about 40 miles south of the Butler rally.
An AR-15 was reportedly recovered at the scene. Crooks was apparently shot in the head after he tried taking out the former president.
Secret Service writes, “Today in Butler, Pennsylvania, at approximately 6:15 P.M., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position, as eyewitnesses have reported.
The Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased.
Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures, ensuring the safety of former President Donald Trump.
One spectator was killed, and two spectators were critically injured.
This incident is currently under investigation, and the Secret Service has notified the appropriate authorities.”
