Thomas Crooks' High School: Clarifying Misconceptions and Unveiling His Past

After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Bethel Park School District has released a statement addressing inaccuracies about Thomas Crooks' time at the school.

The Bethel Park School District, where Thomas Crooks attended high school, has issued a statement to dispel any misconceptions about the would-be assassin's involvement in the school's rifle team or any threats of violence.

The district's statement emphasizes that Crooks was never a member of the rifle team and there is no record of him trying out. The team's coach also has no recollection of meeting Crooks.

Thomas Crooks' High School: Clarifying Misconceptions and Unveiling His Past

The district acknowledges the possibility that Crooks may have attended an informal practice and taken a shot but states that they have no record of this occurring.

According to the district's records, Crooks excelled academically, had regular school attendance, and had no disciplinary issues, including those related to bullying or threats.

Thomas Crooks' High School: Clarifying Misconceptions and Unveiling His Past

The district refutes claims that Crooks ever threatened violence against the school, citing an incident in 2019 that was investigated and addressed, with the student involved being disciplined.

The statement notes that the incident had no connection to Thomas Crooks.

Thomas Crooks' High School: Clarifying Misconceptions and Unveiling His Past

Peers at Bethel Park High School recall Crooks as an avid gamer and computer enthusiast.

School counselor Jim Knapp remembers seeing Crooks sitting alone during lunch and occasionally checking on him, but Crooks would say he was content being alone.

Thomas Crooks' High School: Clarifying Misconceptions and Unveiling His Past

Classmate Max Rich describes Crooks as a "quiet" boy.

After graduating high school, Crooks earned an associate's degree in engineering science from the Community College of Allegheny County and worked as a dietary aide at Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The school district concludes by stating that it would be irresponsible to speculate on Crooks' state of mind since his graduation two years ago.