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Local cop confronted sniper Thomas Matthew Crooks before he shot former President Trump, saw he was armed but failed to stop him: report
The New York Post ^ | 07/14/2024 | Alex Oliveira

Posted on 07/14/2024 2:02:29 PM PDT by thegagline

Local police encountered attempted-assassin Thomas Crooks just moments before he tried to kill former president Donald Trump — but failed to stop the gunman despite the clear threat, according to a report.

After rallygoers spotted Crooks on the roof of a manufacturing plant just 130 yards from the stage where Trump was speaking just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, police were notified and one officer climbed a ladder to investigate, law enforcement officials said on the condition of anonymity.

There the officer encountered Crooks, who pointed his AR-style rifle at them.

The officer then backed down the ladder, and Crooks immediately took aim and loosed eight shots at the former president – grazing him in the ear, killing one bystander in the rally crowd, and gravely wounding two others.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 20240713; actblue; assassination; assassinationattempt; assassinationplots; donutwatch; ladder; leo; police; rally; rooftop; thomasmatthewcrooks; trump; trumprally
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To: Leaning Right

Speculation when reasonable is tolerable but the insane you mention is usually the norm.

The truth will come out eventually, it always does. There were probably 5,000 plus cell phones taking pictures and videos.


221 posted on 07/15/2024 4:12:05 AM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: maddog55

> Speculation when reasonable is tolerable but the insane you mention is usually the norm. <

I actually agree with both parts of your comment there. The trick is to find a balance. You don’t want to inhibit conversation. But neither do you want to spread wild rumors.

Perhaps adding a link to help defend a speculative comment would be the way to go. Or maybe just a “In my personal opinion…”.

Regards,
LR


222 posted on 07/15/2024 4:26:02 AM PDT by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Leaning Right

👍👍👍


223 posted on 07/15/2024 4:47:13 AM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: Grampa Dave

Not trying to defend the officer, but also possible that just knowing the police were on to him made the perp panic and contributed to the miss.

Of course, another person was killed and two others injured. So still a horrible outcome.


224 posted on 07/15/2024 5:28:34 AM PDT by rbg81
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To: Darksheare

I’ll say a prayer for you, my FRiend.


225 posted on 07/15/2024 8:22:17 AM PDT by Spacetrucker (George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
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To: Spacetrucker

Thanks much.


226 posted on 07/15/2024 8:43:01 AM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same. )
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To: Churchillspirit

Agreed, it will play out.

Hopefully we’ll learn a lot more.


227 posted on 07/15/2024 3:11:06 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the USofA & to the Constitutional REPUBLIC for which it stands. )
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To: DesertRhino

WTF are you talking about?

Let me get this straight. A police officer at a Trump rally climbs up and sees a shooter on the roof, who then points a gun at said police officer, who then backs down. Then the former president is allowed to go on stage.

Yeah bro. There were many people that day that could have been Superman as you say.

How out of touch with reality are you?


228 posted on 07/23/2024 11:42:09 PM PDT by Smellin Salt
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To: piasa

But to walk away after the guy pointed a gun at you? At a political event for a leading candidate? Please tell me where I’m wrong.


229 posted on 07/23/2024 11:46:07 PM PDT by Smellin Salt (AT A POLITICAL )
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