Trump Rally Shooter Visited Gun Range Dozens of Times, Senator’s Office Says

The suspected gunman, Thomas Crooks, visited the range on Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Halloween, records show.
Trump Rally Shooter Visited Gun Range Dozens of Times, Senator’s Office Says
President Donald Trump raises his fist while being escorted off the stage at the rally in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024. NTD, Evan Vucci/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks visited a Pennsylvania shooting range several dozen times ahead of the July 13 assassination attempt, according to records obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) office.

Documents obtained by Grassley show that the shooter, who was killed immediately after his assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, visited the Clairton Sportsmen’s Club in Clairton, Pennsylvania, at least 43 times, including during several holidays. The suspect, 20, became a member of the club in August 2023, or less than a year before he used a rifle to shoot at former Trump, wounding his right ear.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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