What we're learning about the gunman tied to attempted assassination of former President Trump

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When law enforcement identified the 20-year-old man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, his former school district released a picture…

Four senior law enforcement officials confirmed to NBC News that more than a dozen guns were seized from the shooter's home and that in the moments after the shooting, his father called police, expressing worry that his son and AR-style rifle were missing.When law enforcement identified the 20-year-old man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, his former school district released a picture showing the man in high school wearing a T-shirt featuring past presidents.

The Secret Service is also facing increased scrutiny over an apparent lapse in security that allowed the shooter to get within 150 yards of former President Trump.NBC News reported that some attendees attempted to alert law enforcement of the gunman's presence prior to shots being fired. NBC 5 Investigates confirmed the shooter, identified as Thomas Crooks, graduated two months ago with an associate's degree in engineering science from the Community College of Alleghany County."… Like all Americans, we are shocked and saddened by the horrific turn of events that took place in Butler, Pa., on Saturday.

 

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