Trump shooter flew drone above rally site ahead of time - US media
SUMMARY
Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, reportedly flew a drone over the rally site in Butler, Pennsylvania, prior to the attack. Law enforcement officials are still determining whether the drone was used hours or days before the event. The drone, discovered in Crooks' vehicle along with two explosive devices, a tactical vest, and ammunition, was used to scout the best shooting position. Crooks fired multiple shots from a rooftop 130 meters from Trump, injuring two and killing a spectator before being shot by Security Service agents. The Secret Service’s handling of the security, including the involvement of female agents, has been scrutinized. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the women in law enforcement against critics who questioned their roles in high-risk security situations.
