The family of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the individual who attempted to shoot former US President Donald Trump, is seeking privacy in the wake of the incident. Matthew Brian Crooks, the father of the deceased, spoke to Fox News, stating that the family is focusing on their well-being and needs space. “We just want to try to take care of ourselves right now. Please, just give us our space,” Fox News quoted Matthew as saying. He added that they will release a statement when advised by their legal counsel.
The incident occurred during a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania. Twenty-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired multiple rounds from the roof of a building adjacent to the Butler Farm Show grounds, where Trump was addressing supporters. The Secret Service counter sniper responded swiftly, fatally shooting Crooks within seconds.
The investigation continues to delve into the motive behind the attack. The weapon used by Thomas Matthew Crooks was registered to his father, who is a registered Libertarian. Additionally, an investigation revealed that Crooks had conducted online searches for information about major depressive disorder months before the attempted assassination. However, no concrete evidence suggests that Crooks suffered from a mental disorder. Despite acknowledging his thoughts or feelings, he opted for violence instead of seeking mental health counseling, as reported by the New York Post, citing former FBI terrorism task force supervisor Michael McKeown’s statement to WTAE. The investigation remains ongoing.
