Thomas Matthew Crooks

The FBI has identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the 'subject involved,' in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The gunman was shot at the scene. Investigators are saying the motive is unclear.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who according to state records was a registered Republican.

According to the New York Times, Crooks did not have a criminal records reflected in Pennsylvania's public court records.

According to The Tribune-Review, he completed his high school education at Bethel Park High School in 2022

He having received a $500 "star award" upon graduation from the National Math and Science Initiative.

On Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said he was

"shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear".

"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," he said on social media.

"Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening."

 "I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of law enforcement, for their rapid response."

Extending condolences to the families of the other casualties, Trump said:

"It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country."