Assassination Attempt on Trump
Thomas Matthew Crooks allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump with a rifle, injuring Trump and killing an audience member. Crooks had been designing a bomb for months prior to the assassination attempt.
Key Points
- Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to kill Trump with a rifle
- Crooks was shot by the Secret Service within 30 seconds of firing his first shot
- Crooks had been designing a bomb for months before the attempt
- Crooks had researched materials for manufacturing explosive devices
Pros
- Quick response from Secret Service led to the neutralization of the threat
Cons
- Loss of life of audience member Corey Comperatore