"Thomas Matthew Crooks: Alleged Shooter at Trump Rally – What We Know"

Here's a plagiarism-free version of the article: Thomas Matthew Crooks has been identified as the shooter in an alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announcement early Sunday morning. Following the incident, Trump was swiftly removed from the stage by Secret Service agents. Late Saturday, he informed the public that he had sustained a gunshot wound to the ear but anticipated a full recovery. Tragically, one individual in the crowd lost their life, with two others sustaining serious injuries.

Who is Thomas Matthew Crooks?

Shortly after Trump was escorted from the stage with blood on his face, witnesses reported seeing a man with a rifle "bear crawling" along a rooftop near the rally. Agents shot the man after he opened fire, according to witnesses. The Secret Service confirmed that they had "neutralized" the gunman, who was firing from an elevated position. Later, the FBI identified Crooks as the shooter. "The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the individual 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. Law enforcement officials, speaking to The Associated Press, revealed that bomb-making materials were discovered in Crooks' vehicle and at his residence.

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In a social media statement, Trump disclosed that he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear." He was swiftly placed into a waiting SUV within two minutes of the first shot being fired. Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger confirmed to CNN that, in addition to one spectator who tragically died, another attendee is currently in serious condition at a local hospital. "The shooter is deceased," Goldinger affirmed. He noted that the shooter was located outside the rally grounds but did not elaborate on the specific location. "To be honest, I'm not sure how he ended up where he did, because he was outside the grounds, and that's something we'll have to investigate — how he got there," Goldinger told CNN.