Trump gunman’s shocking nickname revealed!
A former classmate of Thomas Matthew Crooks has shed light on his troubled high school years.
Easy target for bullies.
Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, was described as “an easy target” for bullies.
Trump rally attack.
The shocking incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Crooks positioned himself on the roof of a nearby manufacturing plant, 130 yards from the rally.
He opened fire, grazing Trump’s ear and tragically killing one rally attendee.
The former president appeared to fall to the ground, a moment captured on video.
Armed security staff quickly surrounded Trump, shielding him from potential harm.
Snipers neutralize threat.
Secret Service snipers quickly neutralized Crooks, who was armed with an AR-style semi-automatic rifle.
Butler County District Attorney confirmed the shooter is dead.
Crooks was also found wearing clothing featuring the logo of Demolition Ranch, a popular gun-related YouTube channel.
Classmate speaks to NYT.
Julianna Grooms, a former classmate, spoke to the New York Times about Crooks’ high school years.
Crooks’ unusual attire, like wide-legged jeans and SpongeBob SquarePants T-shirts, made him a target.
He preferred to keep to himself and avoid any attention, according to Grooms.
Relentless bullying exposed.
Jason Kohler, another former classmate, confirmed that Crooks was “relentlessly” bullied.
Newly surfaced footage shows a prankster pulling at Crooks’ pants while he repeatedly asks them to stop.
High school harassment plagued Trump’s shooter.
Crooks’ high school experience was marked by constant harassment and ridicule.
After enduring severe bullying, Crooks ditched his distinctive attire for more neutral clothing.
He sometimes opted for camouflage or hunting outfits, blending in with local hunting culture.
Bethel Park High School, where Crooks attended, even had a rifle club.
BlackRock ad appearance.
BlackRock, a leading multinational investment company, featured Crooks in a 2022 ad.
The ad showcased several unpaid students from Bethel Park High School, including Crooks.
Shocking nickname revealed.
Grooms revealed that Crooks was often bullied and given the nickname “school shooter” by other students.
“Those other kids would always say, ‘Hey, look at the school shooter over there!’” Grooms recounted.
Troubled teen years.
Grooms’ revelations paint a picture of a troubled and isolated young man.
Crooks’ nickname and bullying experiences raise questions about the impact of school harassment.
High school can be a challenging environment, especially for those who stand out.
Crooks’ story is a grim reminder of how bullying can affect mental health.
The nickname “school shooter” was an eerie foreshadowing of the real-life tragedy.