The recent attempt on President Trump’s life has taken an alarming turn. The parents of the would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, had reached out to the police to report their estranged son’s unusual behavior just hours before he positioned himself on a rooftop and aimed at President Trump. This new piece of information poses some difficult questions about how this disaster could have been prevented and why the response from authorities was so inadequate.
Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old recent high school graduate known for keeping a low profile, managed to fire eight rounds from a stolen high-caliber rifle before he was neutralized. What’s shocking is that his parents had already alerted the authorities, imploring them to find their distressed son who seemed to be losing control.
NO WAY! Breaking: Thomas Matthew Crooks' parents called the police right before the rally, reporting that their son was missing and they were worried about what he was up to!
This is really disturbing news and something is not adding up!
I believe he didn’t act alone!… pic.twitter.com/JyzSy690rA
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) July 17, 2024
🚨BREAKING: The Parents of Trump Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks Called Police Hours Before To Report Their Son Had an AR-15 and Was Missing ⚠️
Secret Service was never informed of this, and it just hApPeNeD to be the one building local law enforcement was tAsKeD with guarding… pic.twitter.com/cNpXAmtVWd
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) July 17, 2024
BREAKING: Thomas Crook’s parents called police to report their son was missing a few hours before he attempted to ass*ss*n*te DJT pic.twitter.com/dNghYQmw6g
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 17, 2024
The Bureau is currently conducting a thorough investigation to understand how Crooks, despite his parents’ warnings, was able to position himself in such an advantageous spot for an attack. Adding to the mystery, it has been revealed that a local police officer had withdrawn from Crooks mere seconds before he launched his deadly assault. Kimberly Cheatle, head of the Secret Service, defended their choice not to station an agent on the roof—an oversight that allowed Crooks to get a direct view of the stage where President Trump was standing.
While one might expect a would-be assassin to have a clear political agenda, Crooks’ motives are unclear. Despite initial reports suggesting he came from a strong MAGA-supporting household, neighbors were quick to dispute this. Amy, a local GOP captain, highlighted the noticeable absence of Trump yard signs in front of Crooks’ home—a detail that complicates the narrative.
Upon further investigation, it was found that Crooks, although registered as a Republican, had recently donated to a progressive PAC supporting President Biden’s re-election. His mother is a registered Democrat, and his father identifies as a Libertarian. This political mix only adds complexity to the already perplexing question: What led Crooks to commit such an extreme act?
Neighbors recall unsettling encounters with Crooks in the days leading up to the rally. Amy described seeing him walking with his head down, an image that seems harmless but becomes chilling in retrospect. She even mentioned a gut feeling that something wasn’t right on the day of the rally, prompting her to stay home—a decision that may have saved her life.
This tragic event highlights the crucial importance of prompt and effective communication between concerned citizens and law enforcement. The missed signals in Thomas Crooks’ case serve as a stark reminder of the devastating outcomes that can occur when warnings are ignored. As the investigation progresses, one can only hope that lessons will be learned to prevent such a disaster from happening again.
