Cranberry, PA (XMN News) – Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, attended an intermediate handgun course just weeks before the attack. The class, held at the Keystone Shooting Center in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, on June 22, included Crooks and veteran Bill Jenkins, 63, as the only participants.
Jenkins recounted that during the “Pistol 2” class, Crooks demonstrated remarkable precision, blasting a large hole in a target with a series of shots from his 9mm handgun. Jenkins noted that Crooks seemed highly skilled and focused during the training session.
The attack on Trump occurred at a rally, resulting in one fatality and injuries to the Republican nominee. Crooks’ background and motives have become a subject of intense scrutiny and speculation. Some theories suggest that Crooks might have been influenced or controlled by external forces, with claims of him being a “project of the deep state” or a “robot created to become a Manchurian candidate” circulating among conspiracy theorists.
As investigations continue, authorities are examining all aspects of Crooks’ life and connections to understand the full extent of his actions and intentions. The tragic incident has raised questions about security measures and the underlying factors contributing to such violent acts.
