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Trump shooter's parents called police hours before assassination attempt
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Would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks' parents contacted law enforcement Saturday hours before he opened fire on former President Donald Trump.
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It remained unclear if they knew that he was in possession of an AR-15 rifle that belonged to his father.
Police have not said what actions they took after being contacted.