Recently released bodycam footage from the attempted assassination of former President Trump provides a glimpse into the suspect's actions leading up to the deadly shooting, showing his presence on the roof of the building from which he fired his shots.
In a chilling revelation, bodycam footage released by the Butler Township Police Department has captured what appears to be the attempted Trump assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, on the roof of the building where he executed his deadly assault. The footage, meticulously stabilized and zoomed in for clarity, depicts a shadowy figure emerging on top of the American Glass Research (AGR) complex at precisely 6:08 p.m.
This figure, believed to be the 20-year-old Crooks, is seen traversing the rooftop, making his way towards the southernmost structure of the complex, moments before unleashing his gunfire at the Trump campaign rally. Another figure, presumed to be a police officer, can be seen on the ground below, walking in an opposite direction, seemingly oblivious to Crooks' presence on the roof.
Startling New Footage Captures Attempted Trump Assassin's Movements
The bodycam footage, devoid of audio, shows the officer engaging in communication with his colleagues and patrolling the adjoining car park. As the figure on the roof disappears from view, the bodycam time stamp strikes 6:09 p.m., suggesting that Crooks had approximately two and a half minutes to position himself and fire at Trump and the gathered attendees.
Prior investigations by the FBI have established that Crooks gained access to the roof by scaling HVAC equipment and piping, then traversing multiple rooftops until reaching his shooting position. Despite purchasing a ladder prior to the attempt, Crooks abandoned it at his residence and did not utilize it at the rally.
Startling New Footage Captures Attempted Trump Assassin's Movements
The newly surfaced video corroborates Crooks' timeline, as depicted in a video recorded by James Copenhaver, one of the victims who sustained gunshot wounds. Copenhaver's video also captures a figure maneuvering on the rooftop.
Based on a preliminary report released by Representative Clay Higgins, Crooks fired eight shots in his attempt to take down Trump. One bullet grazed Trump's right ear, while firefighter Corey Comperatore tragically lost his life. Rally attendees James Copenhaver and David Dutch also sustained injuries from the gunfire.
Startling New Footage Captures Attempted Trump Assassin's Movements
In a chilling twist, another shot was fired by a Butler SWAT operator from the ground, approximately 100 yards away from the AGR building. This shot struck Crooks' rifle stock, causing fragmentation injuries to his face and shoulder area due to the stock breaking up. A final shot was fired by the southern Secret Service counter-sniper team, entering Crooks' left mouth area and exiting the right ear area.
In addition to the bodycam footage, newly released surveillance video has captured Crooks casually walking through the crowd in Butler nearly two hours prior to the shooting. The footage shows Crooks at 4:26 p.m., clad in shorts and a "Demolitia" T-shirt, passing by vendors selling Trump merchandise without carrying any visible items.
Startling New Footage Captures Attempted Trump Assassin's Movements
Text messages obtained by Fox News Digital via Senator Chuck Grassley, obtained from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit, reveal that local law enforcement responsible for monitoring Trump's visit flagged Crooks as suspicious at least 90 minutes before he opened fire. However, despite these notifications, officers did not approach Crooks.
These startling new revelations raise questions about the security measures in place during the rally and how Crooks managed to evade detection and successfully fire at Trump and the attendees. Further investigations are underway to shed light on the full details surrounding this attempted assassination.
Startling New Footage Captures Attempted Trump Assassin's Movements
