For the first time since the shocking attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Thomas Matthew Crooks’s father, Matthew Crooks, spoke publicly in a video obtained by Fox News Digital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
The video captures Crooks outside a store, marking his first appearance since his son’s actions that left former fire chief Corey Comperatore dead and injured David Dutch and James Copenhaver.
This brief interaction, captured on video, has sparked significant public interest and outrage. Many are eager for explanations and accountability following the shocking events at the rally.
The incident in question occurred on July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire, injuring former President Donald Trump by nicking his ear.
In the chaos, Crooks also killed bystander Corey Comperatore and wounded two others, David Dutch and James Copenhaver. The 20-year-old gunman was subsequently shot dead by snipers.
Since the shooting, investigators have been conducting thorough examinations of the Crooks family home in their suburban Pittsburgh neighborhood.
This investigation aims to uncover any underlying factors or motivations behind Thomas Crooks’ actions.
Local sources, including a business employee and a neighbor, confirmed that Matthew Crooks was indeed the man seen in the Fox News video.
Despite public interest and media scrutiny, the Crooks family has maintained a low profile, refraining from engaging with reporters and issuing formal statements.
Further details about the family’s background have emerged, revealing that both of Thomas Crooks’ parents, Mary Elizabeth Crooks and Matthew Brian Crooks, are licensed professional counselors.
This information was verified through the Pennsylvania Department of State Licensing System.
The fact that both parents are mental health professionals adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, raising questions about the family dynamics and potential warning signs that might have preceded the tragedy.
As the investigation continues, the public remains divided, with some expressing sympathy for the Crooks family’s plight, while others demand swift justice and accountability.
The awaited statement from the family, as indicated by Matthew Crooks, is highly anticipated and may provide further insights into this tragic event.