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20-Year-Old Gunman Who Fired at Trump Was Rejected from School Rifle Team

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In a shocking turn of events at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a 20-year-old gunman fired at former President Donald Trump, resulting in the death of one rallygoer and injuries to two others.  Summarized Insights: • Crooks fired at Trump in rally • Rejected from school rifle team • Described as a poor shot • Motives for attack unclear • Secret Service neutralized shooter The gunman, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents at the scene.  As details emerge about Crooks, a former classmate reveals a surprising backstory: Crooks had been such a poor shot that he was rejected from his high school's rifle team. Jameson Myers, an ex-classmate of Crooks, spoke to ABC News following the shooting.  Myers recounted that Crooks had attempted to join their high school's rifle team but was deemed too dangerous due to his poor shooting skills.  "He didn't just not make the team, he was asked not to come b