Trump shooter was able to fly a drone unnoticed shortly before attack
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (11:31 PM) - NOS News
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At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump was targeted in a shooting attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man who had been scouting the area with a drone prior to the attack. About two hours before the speech, Crooks flew the drone for more than 11 minutes, within 600 feet of the stage. Explosives and a remote control were later found in his car, but they had not been activated.

Crooks had been searching his laptop for information about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which FBI Director Christopher Wray said gave him an indication of his thinking. While Crooks' exact motive has not yet been determined, his searches indicate he was interested in public figures.

The shooting left one bystander dead and two others seriously injured, while Trump himself suffered only minor injuries. Crooks was shot at the scene by a sniper.