Thomas Matthew Crooks

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/thomas-matthew-crooks

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Thomas Matthew Crooks born?September 20, 2003
2. Who wrote Thomas Matthew Crooks?Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
3. What is the date of incident?July 13, 2024
4. What is the location of incident?A political rally near Butler, Pennsylvania
5. What happened at the rally near Butler, Pennsylvania?A serious incident occurred where someone fired a rifle, causing injuries and one death, and the Secret Service stopped the threat.
6. Where did the incident take place?It happened at a political rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

AR-15-style rifle: A semi-automatic rifle commonly used for sport shooting and self-defense, known for its modularity.
Counter Sniper: A tactical operation or team designed to detect, identify, and neutralize enemy snipers.
Political Rally: A public gathering organized to support a political candidate, party, or cause.
Motive: The underlying reason or intention behind a person's actions, often complex and multifaceted.