More details are being released on the moments leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
So far, there has been no public disclosure the shooter left any writings, suicide note, or any other indicator explaining his reasons for targeting Trump.BETHEL PARK, Pa.
Crooks’ political leanings were also hazy. Crooks was registered as a Republican in Pennsylvania, but federal campaign finance reports also show he gave $15 to a progressive political action committee on Jan. 20, 2021, the day Democratic President Joe Biden was sworn into office. Like Crooks, few had any history of violent crime or criminal records. Most attackers also had histories of handling weapons, but no formal weapons or military training, according to the study.
Crooks was well within that range when he opened fire on Trump Saturday from about 135 meters from where Trump was speaking, unleashing two quick volleys of rounds at the former president with an AR-15 style rifle. Witnesses and law enforcement officials say Crooks walked around for at least a half-hour before climbing onto the roof of a building adjacent to the Butler Farm Show grounds, where Trump was speaking. As spectators screamed for police to respond, Crooks opened fire, letting loose two quick bursts. A Secret Service counter sniper fired back within about 15 seconds, killing Crooks with a shot to the head.
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