Gunman first came to the attention of authorities while acting strangely outside Trump event

Gunman first came to the attention of authorities while acting strangely outside Trump event

The FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks,20,of Pennsylvania,as the man to have shot Donald Trump. Here is what we know so far about Crooks.

  • byMichael Biesecker

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‘Most iconic photo’:The photographer who captured a historic moment

‘Most iconic photo’:The photographer who captured a historic moment

The photo by Associated Press chief photographer Evan Vucci was one of several taken in the aftermath of the Trump shooting that will go down in the pantheon of news photography.

  • byJeremy Barr
Wild conspiracies crop up accusing Trump of faking shooting

Wild conspiracies crop up accusing Trump of faking shooting

Trump used a theatrical gel pack to fake being shot. No,the Secret Service colluded with Trump to get a great photo. These are just some of the “BlueAnon” theories.

  • byTaylor Lorenz
Trump shooting LIVE updates:Investigation continues into suspected gunman’s motive after former US president wounded at Pennsylvania rally

Trump shooting LIVE updates:Investigation continues into suspected gunman’s motive after former US president wounded at Pennsylvania rally

It’s been a day since former US President Donald Trump was shot at a rally,and the fallout from the assassination attempt is continuing to rock the world.

  • byRachel Clun andMadeleine Heffernan
Trump’s radical policy agenda looms larger after the shooting

Trump’s radical policy agenda looms larger after the shooting

A second Trump presidency could lead to a new breakout of inflation in the US,even as the Federal Reserve board’s independence would be under threat.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Why attack on Trump is no watershed moment for America

Why attack on Trump is no watershed moment for America

Unable to confront its murderous past,America continues to suffer from historical amnesia when it comes to political violence.

  • byNick Bryant
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Secret Service under pressure to explain how gunman got clear shot at Trump

Secret Service under pressure to explain how gunman got clear shot at Trump

Trump allies have blasted the agency over its protection of the former president.

  • byZoe Tillman,Alicia Diaz andJennifer Jacobs
‘Supposed to be dead’:Trump recounts shooting as FBI search for motive

‘Supposed to be dead’:Trump recounts shooting as FBI search for motive

Explosive devices were found in a car belonging to the shooter who tried to kill Donald Trump,as a sprawling investigation got underway.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
‘I miss you so much’:Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies at his trial

‘I miss you so much’:Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies at his trial

US President Joe Biden’s son has pleaded not guilty in federal court to felony charges that include lying about his addiction when he applied to buy a gun.

  • byJack Queen andTom Hals
Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service

Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service

The livestream of the Catholic mass is no longer accessible on the church’s social media pages but a recording shows chaos unfolding.

  • byBen Brasch
School ignored multiple warnings that six-year-old had a gun before he shot teacher

School ignored multiple warnings that six-year-old had a gun before he shot teacher

The child,who had a history of aggressive behaviour,pulled a handgun from his jacket and shot his teacher. The gun jammed after a single shot,preventing further chaos.

  • byBen Finley andDenise Lavoie