Thomas Crooks, Trump Shooting Suspect, Graduated from Community College Two Months Prior

Thomas Crooks, the 22-year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) with an associate degree in engineering science in May 2024.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, had just earned a college degree in engineering from an area community college two months ago.

"We can confirm that Thomas Matthew Crooks graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) with an AS degree in Engineering Science in May 2024," the college told Fox News.

Thomas Crooks, Trump Shooting Suspect, Graduated from Community College Two Months Prior

Like all Americans, CCAC wrote in their statement, "we are shocked and saddened by the horrific turn of events that took place in Butler, Pa., on Saturday. We are grateful that former President Trump is safe and recovering, and we extend our condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore on their loss, and offer our thoughts and prayers to all others who have been impacted by this tragedy."

As the investigation into this weekend’s events continues, CCAC will fully cooperate with members of law enforcement, the statement continued. The college will provide information in keeping with college policies and law enforcement protocols and practices.

Thomas Crooks, Trump Shooting Suspect, Graduated from Community College Two Months Prior

After graduation, Crooks applied to the University of Pittsburgh and was accepted as a transfer student for this upcoming fall, college spokesperson Jared Stonesifer told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Instead, he planned to enroll at Robert Morris University, school spokesperson Brian Edwards confirmed to the outlet.

Thomas Crooks, Trump Shooting Suspect, Graduated from Community College Two Months Prior

Crooks graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022.

Corey Comperatore, 50, died Saturday night while shielding his wife and family from gunfire after Crooks snuck onto a roof and started shooting at Trump as he spoke at the rally.

Thomas Crooks, Trump Shooting Suspect, Graduated from Community College Two Months Prior

Trump was injured in the shooting, along with David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74, who were attending the rally.

The FBI is investigating the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

Thomas Crooks, Trump Shooting Suspect, Graduated from Community College Two Months Prior

According to a source familiar with the investigation, the FBI has gained access to Crooks' phone.

Crooks is alleged to be the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

The Secret Service agents returned fire, killing Crooks.

Fox News' Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.