Neighbor of Thomas Crooks speaks out
Kelly Little of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, has shared her perspective on the Trump shooting suspect, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President Trump. Little, who lived across the street from the Crooks family, told Fox News Digital that she rarely encountered them.
As investigators work to determine Crooks’ motive, a clearer picture of the 20-year-old man is emerging. Former classmates have come forward with their impressions, painting a picture of a quiet loner who was often bullied.
Jason Kohler, who attended the same high school as Crooks, described him as an “outcast” who was always alone and faced daily bullying. Other classmates recalled Crooks sitting alone at lunch, dressed in camouflage or hunting attire, and interacting awkwardly with others.
Despite his quiet demeanor, Crooks was known to be helpful and kind. He received a National Math & Science Initiative Star Award in 2022 and was described as someone who would assist classmates when they struggled with course material.
While some classmates remembered Crooks making conservative political statements, they expressed shock and disbelief at his actions. Max R. Smith, who took an American History course with Crooks, recalled him standing alone on the conservative side during a mock debate.
The community is reeling from the news of Crooks’ assassination attempt, with many struggling to reconcile the quiet student they knew with the violent act he committed. The FBI’s investigation into the incident continues, shedding light on Crooks’ background and activities leading up to the attempt.
As more details emerge, the community is left grappling with the complex portrait of a young man who went from a quiet student to an attempted assassin.
