A video recorded by one of the victims of the assassination attempt on former President Trump shows a figure moving across a rooftop just minutes before gunfire rang out, raising questions about how the gunman gained access to the vantage point.
A chilling video obtained by Fox News Digital provides a first-hand account of the moments immediately preceding the assassination attempt on former President Trump, offering new insights into the gunman's movements and the security lapses that allowed him to get into position.
The video, taken at 6:08 p.m. on July 13, minutes before the shooting, shows a figure moving across the roof of the AGR building in Butler, Pennsylvania. The gunman, identified as Thomas Crooks, opened fire from that position at 6:11, firing at least eight gunshots before counter snipers killed him.
Video Captures Moments Before Trump Assassination Attempt
The video adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests Crooks meticulously planned and executed the assassination attempt. In the days leading up to the shooting, Crooks researched the distance from which Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President John F. Kennedy in 1963. He also visited the rally site on July 7 and spent 20 minutes casing the area.
On the day of the rally, Crooks parked his vehicle and flew a drone near the former president's speaking location. He then returned to the rooftop of the AGR building, where he had a direct line of sight to Trump.
Video Captures Moments Before Trump Assassination Attempt
The video has prompted questions about how Crooks was able to gain access to the rooftop and why law enforcement failed to detect his presence before he opened fire. Republican Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley's office released text messages showing that law enforcement was aware of a suspicious person near the rally site approximately 90 minutes before the shooting but did not take immediate action.
In response to the video and the security concerns it raises, the U.S. Secret Service and FBI are cooperating with congressional and other investigations to determine the full extent of the security failures that allowed Crooks to carry out his attack.
Video Captures Moments Before Trump Assassination Attempt
The video also highlights the trauma experienced by the victims of the shooting. James Copenhaver, one of the three people wounded in the attack, told Fox News Digital that he is "sad" about the state of political division in the United States. Copenhaver said that he was "just trying to enjoy a rally" when he was shot.
The assassination attempt has sent shockwaves through the country and raised serious questions about the security of public figures and the dangers of political extremism. The video provides a chilling glimpse into the events leading up to the shooting and serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and security precautions to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Video Captures Moments Before Trump Assassination Attempt
