Police Interaction with Thomas Crooks at Trump Rally Rooftop Before Shooting Incident

Sunday, 14 July 2024, 19:23

A police officer confronted the perpetrator, Thomas Crooks, on the roof of a building at a Trump rally just moments before the assassination attempt. However, the officer retreated when Crooks aimed his rifle at him, highlighting a potential missed opportunity to prevent the shooting.

The-sun — Police Interaction with Thomas Crooks at Trump Rally Rooftop Before Shooting Incident

Police Interaction with Shooter

A police officer approached Thomas Crooks at a Trump rally before he fired shots. However, the officer chose not to engage further when Crooks pointed his rifle.

Missed Opportunity

The incident raises questions about the response protocol in such scenarios and the potential consequences of intervention.

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