Internet claims Thomas Crooks' parents knew of his malignity as they called police before Trump was shot

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BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA: Thomas Matthew Crooks' parents called the police on Saturday, July 13, just hours before former president Donald Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, an insider told Fox News. 

According to the source, the prospective assassin's parents informed the local police that Crooks had vanished and that they were worried for his well-being. It is unclear whether they were aware that he was carrying his father's AR-15 rifle. The police have not disclosed the steps they took after being notified.

Thomas Crooks' parents are cooperating with FBI investigators 

The parents of the gunman are assisting FBI investigators in their efforts to determine the reason behind the shooting that left rallygoer Corey Comperatore dead and injured Trump. Although they have examined Crooks' phone and social media accounts, officials have not yet made the findings of their investigation public.

Matthew and Mary Crooks are both licensed as professional counselors in Pennsylvania

According to state records, Matthew and Mary Crooks, the shooter's parents, hold professional counseling licenses in Pennsylvania. Their social work licenses were obtained by both of them in 2002, and they were just renewed last year.

Thomas Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service snipers

Crooks, a 2022 graduate of Bethel Park High School, opened fire at the rally in Butler and was later shot and killed by Secret Service snipers. The introverted high school student donated to a progressive campaign in 2021 despite being a registered Republican. In addition to being a registered Libertarian, Crooks belonged to a nearby gun club. His mother was a registered Democrat.

Thomas Crooks earned an associate degree in engineering science 

Just two months prior to the shooting, the would-be assassin graduated from Allegheny County Community College with an associate's degree in engineering science. ABC News reported that he had planned to attend Robert Morris University in the fall, and had also been accepted to the University of Pittsburgh but opted not to attend.

According to CNN, Crooks worked as a dietary assistant at a nearby assisted living facility and requested a day off on Saturday, citing "something to do."

Internet suspects Thomas Crooks' parents knew something beforehand 

Netizens questioned the gunman's parents why they decided to inform the authorities unless they knew something was off about their deranged son. The 20-year-old gunman was shot dead by the Secret Service agents before he fired several bullets at the ex-president using his assault rifle. 

One X user commented, "Typical. So they knew something was up and did nothing about it. Sound familiar? Like when politicians know about some impending disaster but choose to do nothing about it until it's too late. Just saying, folks." Another added, "More secrets are being revealed." 

"Why would they call police unless they knew he was going to do something," wondered one while someone else remarked, "They obviously called or texted their son too. Does the shooters show that they did?" 

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