Bodycam captures Thomas Crooks' death following Trump shooting
Bodycam footage taken from law enforcement reveals the chaotic aftermath of the shooting of former President Trump by a rooftop shooter.
The video, posted by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, shows authorities on the roof of a building in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by snipers.
Who posted the bodycam footage and what does it show?
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Grassley posted the three-minute video on social media on Tuesday. The footage was obtained from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit and shows Crooks' body on the roof next to a trail of blood, several feet away from what appears to be a rifle.
What actions did the law enforcement take during the incident?
In the video, a person off-camera is heard saying, "Beaver County snipers seen him, sent the pictures out. This is him," as Crooks' body is shown on the roof.
A man who appears to be a Secret Service agent is seen talking to local authorities and asking about a bike nearby on the ground. A local law enforcement officer informs the Secret Service agent that a sniper saw someone on the bike and set a bag down before losing sight of him.
Were there any other individuals involved or detained?
The video captures a discussion about two other people being detained.
Former President Trump responds to secret service director resignation
Minutes after news of Cheatle’s resignation broke, Trump posted a statement on his social media network saying: "The Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a bullet for Democracy. IT WAS MY GREAT HONOR TO DO SO!" Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment on Cheatle’s resignation. It was not clear if Trump’s post in reaction to the news about the Secret Service director’s resignation.
The Secret Service agent instructs, "Detain those guys. Find out who they know. Who they are. Whatever," indicating the need for clear information to relay back to Washington, D.C.
Why did Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resign?
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday amid criticism over the security lapses that allowed Crooks to get on a rooftop and have a clear shot at Trump while he was speaking to supporters.
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