Rooftop bodycam video shows confusion among officials, rifle shooter used in deadly attempt on Trump

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the bodycam footage of the shooting incident that targeted former President Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The footage shows the body of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was shot dead by snipers on the rooftop of a building. The article also mentions the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle amid criticism over the security lapses that allowed Crooks to get a clear shot at Trump.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Bodycam Footage

1. What does the bodycam footage show?

• The bodycam footage shows the body of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, on the roof of a building in Butler, Pennsylvania
• The footage shows Crooks' body next to a trail of blood and what appears to be a rifle
• Law enforcement officers are seen discussing the incident and the presence of a bike nearby

2. Who posted the bodycam footage?

• Sen. Chuck Grassely, R-Iowa, posted the three-minute video on social media Tuesday

3. What did the authorities discuss based on the footage?

• They discussed the presence of a bike and two other people who were detained
• A Secret Service agent was seen talking to local authorities and asking about the bike and the detained individuals

[02] Secret Service Director Resignation

1. Why did the Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resign?

• Cheatle resigned amid criticism over the security lapses that allowed the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, to get on a rooftop and get a clear shot at former President Trump during the campaign rally