Thomas Matthew Crooks was a member of an instructional group in faculty — and earlier than he tried killing Donald Trump, he was all set to switch to a college … TMZ has realized.
An official with Neighborhood School of Allegheny County — the place TMC graduated with excessive honors on Might 16 — informed us the gunman was a member of Phi Theta Kappa … which is an honors society, and he was a part of the native chapter.
When you go to their Fb web page, you will see they had been fairly concerned with extracurriculars — getting collectively for occasions, attending conventions and speaking store in and across the faculty. From the appears of it … there aren’t any images of Thomas on their socials.
TMC majored in Engineering Science and graduated with an Affiliate’s diploma in Science … whereas on the faculty from 2021 by way of Might of this 12 months. This jibes with what we already knew about him — specifically, that he went to a technical coaching faculty throughout highschool.
Additionally of notice … we’re informed there aren’t any information regarding any disciplinary, scholar conduct or security-related incidents involving Thomas — so so far as they will see, not a troublemaker.
There’s extra … TMZ has realized that Thomas was really on his strategy to a 4-year college — this after being accepted into two totally different colleges after graduating from CCAC. We have confirmed he obtained into the College of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris College … and that he was planning to attend Robert Morris.
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A rep for RMU tells us … “While Thomas Matthew Crooks had not yet attended classes at the university, we can confirm that he had planned to enroll beginning in Fall 2024. We have been in touch with law enforcement and stand ready to assist in their investigation.”
They add, “Our hearts go out to former President Trump, the family of Mr. Corey Comperatore, and anyone physically or emotionally harmed by this tragic event. We stand against violence in all its forms and are committed to fostering a safe and supportive community for all.”
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As we have reported … the gunman was killed on Saturday, moments after he opened hearth on the ex-Prez throughout a marketing campaign rally in Pennsylvania … an incident that’s being extremely scrutinized for enormous safety failures.
DT is ready to talk tonight as he formally accepts the Republican nomination for president — and plenty of anticipate him to speak in regards to the assassination try.
