Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks Bought Gun From Father: FBI Director Wray

Matthew Crooks purchased an AR-style rifle in 2013 and sold it to his son, Thomas, in 2023, according to the FBI.
Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks Bought Gun From Father: FBI Director Wray
FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, on July 24, 2024. Chris Kleponis/AFP via Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Thomas Crooks, the man who shot former President Donald Trump, legally purchased the weapon from his father, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers on Capitol Hill on July 24.

“We believe, based on what we’ve seen, that his father, after purchasing the gun, legally sold the gun to his son,” Mr. Wray told members of the House Judiciary Committee in Washington.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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