In the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service has pointed to local Pennsylvania police for failing to secure a rooftop used by the shooter. The rooftop, belonging to AGR International Inc., was outside the Secret Service’s protective perimeter.
Local residents reported that they were not contacted by law enforcement either before or during the rally, raising concerns about the overall security measures in place. Thomas Matthew Crooks, the assailant, was observed acting suspiciously with a rifle before he fired from the rooftop, injuring Trump and others.
The Secret Service, which had relied on local law enforcement for security support, now faces calls for a thorough investigation into the security lapses that allowed the incident to occur.
Following the shooting, Trump ducked for cover and was quickly surrounded by Secret Service agents. Blood was visible on his right ear and cheek as he was helped to his feet. Displaying resilience, Trump pumped his fist in the air and shouted, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” before being escorted to his motorcade and taken to a hospital. He was released a few hours later in stable condition. The incident is being investigated as an attempted assassination.
