Body camera footage from local law enforcement captured the混乱 among agencies in the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
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Body camera footage from local law enforcement agencies has shed light on the confusion and communication breakdowns that occurred in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Trump. The footage, released by Sen. Chuck Grassely, R-Iowa, shows law enforcement officers discussing how a sniper "lost sight" of the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Bodycam Footage Reveals Confusion in Trump Assassination Aftermath
The footage, taken from a rooftop in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Crooks was shot dead by snipers, captures the initial moments of uncertainty and chaos among the various agencies involved in the security operation. An officer from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit can be heard describing how a sniper at a nearby building had spotted Crooks and had sent out pictures of him.
"That's the sniper who sent the original pictures and seen him come from the bike and then set the bag back down and then lost sight of him," the officer says.
Bodycam Footage Reveals Confusion in Trump Assassination Aftermath
Another officer confirms that they have received the same pictures and points out the rifle that Crooks was carrying.
"Rifle's right there, obviously," the officer says.
Bodycam Footage Reveals Confusion in Trump Assassination Aftermath
The footage also reveals confusion among the officers regarding the detention of individuals at the scene. One officer mentions that there were two people detained on their side, while another officer claims that the owner of the bike, which Crooks was riding, had been detained.
"There were two people detained on this side," an officer says.
Bodycam Footage Reveals Confusion in Trump Assassination Aftermath
"Our guy who was just up here told me that there's a guy detained who is the owner of the bike. And I said, ‘no, no, that’s the owner of the bike," an agent who appears to be from the Secret Service replies, pointing to Crooks' body.
The footage highlights the lack of clear communication between the various agencies involved in the security operation. Officers on the rooftop admit that they do not have all the information regarding the detainees and their involvement.
"We've been up here so we wouldn't know that information," an officer says.
"We just hauled a-- and got over here. We just hopped up on the roof," another person can be heard saying.
The release of the body camera footage comes amid ongoing scrutiny and criticism of the Secret Service's handling of the security arrangements for Trump's rally. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday, facing pressure over the lapses that allowed Crooks to gain access to a vantage point with a clear view of the former president.
The footage has raised questions about the level of coordination and situational awareness among the law enforcement agencies responsible for protecting the former president. The ongoing investigations into the assassination attempt are likely to focus on addressing these communication and coordination issues to prevent similar incidents in the future.
