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Trump Shooter Researched British Royal Before Rally Attack

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Thomas Matthew Crooks reportedly used one of his phones to search for the U.K. royal family member.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Thomas Matthew Crooks reportedly researched a member of the British royal family before attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

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