Two days after Thomas Matthew Crooks failed an attempt to assassinate Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Penn. — and was shot dead as a result — neighbours of the 20yearold suspect have expressed their thoughts on the matter.

Some displayed shock, others displayed disbelief, and many others were “not even a little bit surprised” by the actions of the seemingly mildmannered man.

“I first heard it on the news on the television last night,” said Cathy, a resident from Crooks’ hometown of Bethel Park, Penn. “I was like totally no, they have to have it wrong, that can't be, that just doesn't make sense,” she added.

Though Trump narrowly avoided death at his Saturday rally, a 50yearold man was killed, and two others were wounded in the crossfire.

Crooks lived roughly an hour’s drive away from the event grounds and only 25 minutes away from a gun club — which he became a member of the year prior.

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