"Police Snipers Present During Trump Rally Shooting Incident"
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During a rally in Butler, PA, a gunman opened fire on former President Donald Trump, injuring him and killing one person. The shooter was on the roof of a warehouse within rifle range of Trump's podium, while local law enforcement and Secret Service agents were stationed in the same complex. Conflicting accounts from the Secret Service and local police have emerged regarding the exact positioning of the officers, highlighting a significant security lapse. The incident occurred just two days before the Republican Party convention.
- At Trump Rally, Local Police and Gunman Were in Same Warehouse Complex The New York Times
- Trump Shooting Live Updates: Secret Service and Local Police Differ Over Position of Snipers The New York Times
- Police were stationed in building Trump gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks shot from BBC.com
- Police snipers were inside building as Trump rally shooter fired from roof above The Washington Post
- Sniper took picture of Trump rally shooter, saw him use rangefinder before assassination attempt, source says CBS News
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