The shooter who made attempt to assassinate former US President Donald Trump at a rally, in Butler, Pennsylvania has been identified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI.
According to the FBI, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is the subject involved in the assassination attempt of Mr. Trump on July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump is the presidential candidate of the Republican party.
“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 FBI said in a statement.
According to senior law enforcement sources, the individual who fired shots at Trump’s rally has been killed. He was shot dead by Secret Service snipers and an AR-style rifle recovered from him.
The shots were fired from an elevated position outside the Secret Service’s security perimeter, the sources added.
Photos taken near the scene show a person lying on a roof, bleeding from the head and surrounded by law enforcement officers.
The individual is wearing a grey T-shirt with an American flag on the sleeve and merchandise promoting a popular YouTube channel focused on firearms.