FBI identifies Trump rally gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks

FBI identifies Trump rally gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks Earlier on Saturday, the suspected gunman shot Trump in his right ear during a campaign event in Pennsylvania. The shooter also killed an audience member and critically injured two others in the crowd before the US Secret Service neutralized him. Other important information regarding the incident: ◾️ The FBI did not have any information about a potential threat ahead of the assassination attempt, according to the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Pittsburgh field office Kevin Rojek; ◾️ However, the Pennsylvania State Police said that they were aware of reports of suspicious activity minutes ahead of the shooting and are following up on the matter; ◾️ It is surprising that a shooter was able to get in position to attempt the assassination, according to Rojek; ◾️ The FBI is treating the incident as an assassination attempt and still working to identify the gunman’s motive; Pennsylvania state police said there... Source: Sputnik Africa