Assassination Attempt on Trump: Unveiling the Shooter and Security Lapse

A video showing the aftermath of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump was released, revealing how a sniper lost sight of the shooter, Thomas Crooks, before he opened fire at a rally. The video captures law enforcement discussing security lapses and examining Crooks' motives.

A newly released video captures the immediate aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, unveiling crucial security lapses. Local law enforcement officers and a U.S. Secret Service agent discuss how pictures of the shooter were circulated among officers by a sniper who lost sight of him just before the attack.

Recorded on a body-worn camera, the three-minute footage shows officers on a roof near the shooter's body, discussing the circulation of photos of the gunman, Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old nursing-home aide. The timeline of when these photos were shared remains unclear, but highlights potential breaches in protocol.

Law enforcement accounts disclose that Crooks managed to fire eight bullets before being fatally shot by a Secret Service sniper. The attack resulted in one death, two serious injuries, and Trump sustaining a right ear wound. FBI and Secret Service investigations continue to probe Crooks' motives and other security failures.

(With inputs from agencies.)