Gunman Identified in Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump

Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, Charged with Attempted Murder

Officials Still Investigating Motive Behind Attack

On July 13, 2024, former United States President Donald Trump was shot in the right ear at a rally in Meridian west of Butler.

The gunman who attempted to assassinate Trump was quickly apprehended and identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. According to reports, Crooks is a resident of [redacted].

The FBI has not yet identified a motive behind the attack, but officials are continuing to investigate.