Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump
A 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Despite extensive investigation, his motives remain unclear. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was described as an intelligent loner with no strong political beliefs. He was a registered Republican but donated to a progressive PAC. Crooks was a social isolate and was bullied in high school. He had some history with firearms but lacked formal training. The shooting resulted in one death and two serious injuries.