Born on September 20, 2003, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Thomas Crooks was a quiet student with a passion for chess and coding.
Raised in a middle-class family, Crooks was known for being quiet and was occasionally bullied. He graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022.
Crooks earned an associate degree in engineering science and worked as a dietary aide at a local nursing home. He also had interests in chess and video games.
At a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Crooks shot at Trump, injuring him and two others, and killing one person.
Crooks was shot and killed by the Secret Service Counter Assault Team. Bomb-making materials were found in his vehicle and home.
The FBI is investigating Crooks’ motivations. Initial findings show no known mental health issues or criminal background.
A registered Republican, Crooks had only voted once and had made a small donation to a liberal voter group in 2021.
The assassination attempt shocked many. Speculations about Crooks' motivations and background continue.
The FBI’s investigation continues as they search for more answers about Thomas Crooks and the attack on Trump.