The man who shot at former President Donald Trump last Saturday was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old college graduate with a promising future. Crooks excelled at Pittsburgh's Community College of Allegheny College, where he earned an associate's degree in engineering in May.
Prior to the attempted assassination, Crooks had plans to further his education at Robert Morris University. Described as a thoughtful and polite student, Crooks left a positive impression on his teachers and peers.