Authorities Identify Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect as 20-Year-Old Thomas Matthew Crooks - Latest Updates
The Blake Moia Show obtained a photo of the 20-year-old who tried to take former President Trump's life away. The FBI has identified the would-be assassin as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks was killed by a Secret Service sniper team.
July
14
2024
NEW PHOTOS: Would-be Trump Assassin Shot DEAD by Secret Service Snipers
Police identified a 20-year-old incel as Thomas Matthew Crooks who tried to gun down the former president from an elevated position.
The wannabe assassin was seen lying dead on top of the building's roof top with what appears to be an AR style assault rifle nearby.
There is no word on any motives.
President Biden briefed reporters tonight saying he hopes to speak to "Donald" tonight at some point.
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES AND RAW PHOTOS
FBI, State officials Give News Conference, Saying Officially it was "Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump's Life"
The Former President Issues Statement on Social Media
"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country.
Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead.
I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" ~ Donald J. Trump
United States Secret Service Press Statement
The U.S. Secret Service issued a statement saying the gunman who attempted fired off multiple shots at the former president is dead. One spectator was killed, and 2 others were critically injured. The Secret Service has formally notified the FBI.
New Questions and Eyebrows Raised Regarding Secret Service Security
Newly released map shows the scene of the crime, where former President Donald J. Trump was nearly assassinated in Pennsylvania.
Why Was a Direct Line of Sight Unprotected?
The Lack in Security
The Blake Moia Show reports there was a direct line of sight that was seemingly unprotected and unsecured at the time of the events. Many accounted pointed out a lack of police presence at a building adjacent to the President's speaking podium roughly 150 yards away.
Witnesses spoke to the BCC shortly after the assassination attempt saying that they tried to alert authorities that a suspicious looking man was "spider crawling" up the building.
The armed 20-year-old man was carrying a rifle and wearing camouflage and was seen hiding on the rooftop area for several minutes.
Reports say the witnesses were ignored by police. More eyewitnesses report officers calling in for additional help but were also denied and shut down by superior officers.
Other witnesses sent us photos of secret service snipers engaging at the crazed gunman the moment the former President was shot.
ORIGINAL REPORT--
BREAKING RED ALERT:
Former President Donald J. Trump Shot in the Ear by Far-Left Gunman at Rally
BUTLER, PA --- July 13, 2024 --
The United States Secret Service says that "precautionary measures" were taken to protect former President Donald J. Trump's life after shots were fired at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Those shots rang out ten minutes into Trump's speech, appearing to strike the former President in the ear.
Blood was seen on Donald Trump's face after body guards jumped on top of the fearless leader of the free world to ultimately end up saving his life.
The Secret Service released the following statement:
“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
Possible Suspect is Dead, Another Rally Attendee is Deal
Reports coming into The Blake Moia Show say there was a shooter up on a rooftop on a nearby building. Another by standard was also killed in the gunfire. Rapid Response Teams and Secret Service Agents were seen swarming the staging and podium area where Trump fell to the ground after being hit by sniper-fire.
"This is going to be a complete scoured earth investigation", an anonymous source tells The Blake Moia Show. "All available resources will be deployed to investigate this crime."
Rally attendees were told to vacate the area as the former President was escorted to safety. He was seen pumping his fist to the crowd while shouting “Fight! Fight! Fight!” as Secret Service flanked him before rushing him offstage. The former president was loaded into a secret service armored vehicle and taken to a medical facility for evaluation and medical treatment.
A spokesperson for Donald J. Trump says that the former president is "fine".
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