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Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was ‘quiet as a churchmouse’ and ‘respectful’ at high school, counselor says
Would-be Donald Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks never showed any political leaning in high school and was as “quiet as a churchmouse,” according to his school counselor. Crooks was “respectful,” never got into trouble and “wasn’t a needy-type kid” during his time at Bethel Park High School, said now-retired counselor Jim Knapp, who never saw any warning signs that could have foreshadowed the shocking attempted assassination Saturday. “Kids weren’t calling him names, kids weren’t bullying him,” stressed Knapp, who was baffled as to what could have made him “snap.” Tangled US flag resembling ‘angel’ has internet convinced Trump was protected by God Even...
FBI Still Searching For Motive
The FBI is still working to learn the motive behind the shooting. 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park was confirmed as the shooter according to the FBI. But, FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek says the motive is in question. “We do not currently have an identified motive, but our...
Police identify victim found killed in late-night shooting in Clairton
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A man is dead following a late-night shooting in Allegheny County. According to county police, just after 10 p.m., their assistance was requested in Clairton for a shooting in the 900 block of Madison Avenue. Once they arrived on the scene they found a man had been shot and he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 27-year-old Terrell Blanks of Homestead. Allegheny County Police homicide detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County Police's Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS and callers can remain anonymous. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
1 dead in water skiing accident on Pa. river
A person died in a water skiing accident Saturday morning in Washington County, according to the county cororner, Tim Warco. Warco said the victim, who he did not identify pending notification of their family, was waterskiing on the Monongahela River near West Brownsville when they collided with a docked boat.
The FBI is Concentrating on Accessing the Shooter’s Phone, Confirming he Acted Alone
The FBI announced Sunday that the shooter at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania acted alone, and they are actively investigating his background, including efforts to access his phone. “We are working to get access to the phone,” said Kevin Rojek, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office....
In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility
The attempt to gun down former President Donald Trump spurred widespread calls for a de-escalation in political rhetoric — but also charges that his foes are “irrational” and war metaphors. The post In wake of Trump rally shooting, his Southwestern Pa. supporters are shaken but ‘vibrant’ as elected leaders urge civility appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Woman Flown To Hospital After Route 8 Crash
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a crash in Center Township Saturday afternoon. The accident happened on Route 8 North near the Butler Flea Market. State Police say that a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Athena Koutsouliou of White Oak was driving south when a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Kendall-Jem Brown was at the stop sign at Volkswood Drive.
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with vehicle in downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A motorcyclist has died after colliding with another vehicle in downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday.First responders were dispatched to the scene at Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies just before 9 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle.A male motorcyclist was located on the down ramp of the Boulevard of the Allies, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Medics transported him to the hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene to speak with police.An investigation is ongoing.
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