Imagine this: a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled scene straight out of Hollywood. Only, it’s not fiction – it’s the chilling reality of an attempted assassination on President Donald Trump. The newly released bodycam footage from Butler Township Police paints a terrifying picture of the moments before Thomas Matthew Crooks, armed with a DPMS AR-15 rifle and perched atop a building, unleashed chaos at a Trump rally.
The video kicks off with an officer being hoisted onto the roof of the AGR building by his colleague. It’s like something out of Die Hard, but real. Seconds later, Crooks swings his weapon towards the officer and all hell breaks loose. You can feel the tension as officers scramble, shouting instructions, coordinating their response to neutralize the threat. It’s edge-of-your-seat stuff.
“He’s straight up,” one officer shouts, pinpointing Crooks’ location. Another warns in a voice heavy with tension, “He’s got glasses, long hair.” The footage is a whirlwind of flashing lights, scrambling footsteps, and rapid-fire communication as they try to corner Crooks.
🚨Breaking: New bodycam footage obtained by FoxNews via a records request to Butler Township"shows a police officer being lifted up to the roof of the AGR building where would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks was perched." pic.twitter.com/omsrRG1seu
— John Greenewald, Jr. (@blackvaultcom) August 8, 2024
Bodycam footage shows that, even after shots were fired, it took police FIVE MINUTES to reach the location of Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/i23PUjE006
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 8, 2024
The rampage was finally halted by a Secret Service sniper – an abrupt end to his deadly assault. But in its wake are unsettling questions about security lapses. How did Crooks manage to scout the rally site with a drone? Why was he under surveillance for over an hour before the attack without any intervention? These are questions that demand answers.
Peeling back the layers on Crooks’ life reveals a loner who enjoyed chess and video games. He was academically gifted, graduating with honors, but also faced bullying which may have contributed to his reclusive nature. Despite holding an associate degree in engineering science and voting in the 2022 midterm elections, he was largely disconnected from society.
Adding to the eerie narrative, investigators discovered bomb-making materials in Crooks’ car and home. His digital footprint revealed searches related to Trump, high-profile figures, depressive disorders, and historical shootings. Interestingly, despite a $15 donation to a Democrat voter turnout initiative, he was registered as a Republican.
The shocking footage and the revelations about Crooks’ meticulous planning have sparked intense scrutiny over security protocols. As we wrestle with the implications of this near-tragedy, one thing is crystal clear: the bravery and quick thinking of our police officers prevented a potential catastrophe. Their commitment to protect and serve is unquestionable.
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