July 14th 2024.
After the shocking attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, many people are expressing their concerns and asking questions about how a sniper was able to get rooftop access just 150 meters away from the podium where Trump was speaking at an outdoor rally.
According to sources, the shots came from the "three o'clock" position on Trump's right side. As soon as the gunfire was heard, Secret Service counter-assault snipers quickly sprang into action and managed to shoot down the suspect who was found on the roof of a building. It is worth noting that the shooter was located outside of the designated security perimeter, which has raised questions about the size of the perimeter and the measures taken to secure the American Glass Research building. People are also wondering how the shooter was able to access the rooftop in the first place.
In the midst of all this, President Joe Biden has directed the US Secret Service director, Kimberly Cheatle, to conduct a thorough review of all security measures for the upcoming Republican National Convention. He has also ordered an independent review of the security at the rally where the assassination attempt took place. He assured the American people that the results of this review will be shared with them.
Law enforcement sources have revealed that the aftermath of this incident will involve a review of whether the Secret Service had enough resources to protect Trump before he officially became the Republican presidential nominee. They will also be looking into whether proper procedures were followed in conducting security sweeps of the building where the shooter was perched.
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who appeared on CNN's State of the Union, emphasized the importance of eliminating any sight lines that could pose a threat to the person being protected. He pointed out that the map clearly indicates the buildings that are within shooting range, making it essential to secure them.
The FBI has now taken over the investigation into the attempted assassination, but the issue of security lapses will be looked into by the Department of Homeland Security, the USSS, and Congress.
According to a witness, who spoke to CNN affiliate KDKA, he saw the gunman moving from one roof to another just moments before the shooting. He immediately alerted an officer about the suspicious activity he had witnessed. The witness, Ben Macer, recalled the chaos that ensued once the gunshots were fired.
Witnesses have also reported seeing a person carrying a rifle outside the security perimeter before the shooting took place. The shooter was spotted by local law enforcement, who then alerted the Secret Service about their suspicions.
Multiple law enforcement sources have informed CNN that the shooter had explosive materials in his car and residence. It is important to note that the Secret Service does not allow any weapons within the cordoned-off areas of any event. Despite requests for information, the American Glass Research building has not yet responded to CNN's inquiries.
The gunman has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by Secret Service agents at the scene. According to sources familiar with Secret Service operations, their counter-sniper teams have the authority to shoot down any potential threats. On the day of the incident, there were four counter-sniper teams present, two from the USSS and two from local law enforcement.
At the time of the shooting, Director Cheatle was in Milwaukee, where the Republican National Convention was being held. In the wake of this incident, lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties are calling for investigations into the security "failure" and are demanding hearings to address the issue.
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, many have raised concerns and questions about how a sniper was able to access a rooftop just 150 meters away from where the former president was giving a speech at an outdoor rally. According to sources, the shots came from the three o'clock position to Trump's podium, from his right side. As soon as the gunfire erupted, Secret Service counter-assault snipers quickly responded by shooting the suspect, who was found on top of a nearby roof.
The shooter's location was outside of the designated security perimeter, which has sparked discussions about the size of the perimeter and the efforts taken to secure the American Glass Research building. People are also questioning how the shooter was able to gain access to the rooftop in the first place. President Joe Biden has ordered an independent review of all security measures at the Republican National Convention, and he has promised to share the results with the American people.
Law enforcement sources say that part of the investigation will include reviewing whether the Secret Service had enough resources to protect Trump during his time as the Republican presidential nominee. They will also be looking into whether proper procedures were followed for conducting security sweeps of the building where the alleged shooter was located. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has emphasized the importance of eliminating sight lines to the space where the protectee will be speaking or occupying, especially in an uncontrolled outdoor setting.
The FBI is now leading the investigation into the attempted assassination, as it is still unclear how the shooter was able to access the rooftop and why that building was left outside of the designated security perimeter. However, the issue of security lapses will need to be addressed by the Department of Homeland Security, USSS, and Congress. Witnesses have reported seeing the alleged shooter carrying a rifle outside the security cordon before the shooting, and local law enforcement had already been alerted to his suspicious behavior.
The gunman has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was fatally shot by Secret Service agents at the scene. According to multiple law enforcement sources, counter-sniper teams have a wide range of discretion when it comes to taking down a threat. The Secret Service has confirmed that there were four counter-sniper teams present, two from USSS and two from local law enforcement. At the time of the shooting, Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle was in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are calling for investigations into the security failure that led to this attempted assassination. People are demanding answers from the Secret Service and are pushing for hearings on the incident. It is still unclear how the shooter was able to obtain rooftop access and why he was not stopped before he had the chance to take aim at the former president. The Secret Service has strict rules prohibiting any weapons from being brought into cordoned off areas at events, and it is currently unknown how the shooter was able to bypass these measures. The American Glass Research building, where the shooter was located, has not yet responded to questions about the incident and their security measures.
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