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Shooting Suspect Practiced Day Before Trump Rally Incident
Thomas Matthew Crooks practiced shooting the day before an attempt on Donald Trump's life, according to new documents. Crooks struck Trump in the ear at a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and Secret Service agents fatally shot him.
09/27/2026 · Maryland edition
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Thomas Matthew Crooks engaged in target practice the day before he attempted to shoot Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Official documents outline these actions.
During the 2024 rally, Crooks fired a weapon, hitting Trump in the ear. Secret Service agents subsequently shot and killed Crooks at the scene.
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