Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, has been identified as the shooter in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Investigators were working Sunday to gather more information about Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, who they say opened fire at the rally before being killed by Secret Service days before Trump was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time.
Two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that investigators believe the weapon was bought by the father of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who’s been identified as the shooter, at least six months ago.
The officials said federal agents were still working to understand when and how Crooks…
