Police Spotted Trump Rally Shooter 30 Minutes Before Attack

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During a rally for Donald Trump in Butler, PA, a gunman fired from the roof of a building outside the security perimeter, despite local police and Secret Service presence. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the security plan and coordination between the Secret Service and local law enforcement. The gunman was ultimately killed by a Secret Service counter-sniper, but not before he fired at Trump. The event is considered a significant security failure, drawing comparisons to past presidential assassination attempts.
- Police snipers were inside building as Trump rally shooter fired from roof above The Washington Post
- Police were stationed in building Trump gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks shot from BBC.com
- Sniper took picture of Trump rally shooter, saw him use rangefinder before assassination attempt, source says CBS News
- Law enforcement spotted Trump shooter nearly 30 minutes before shots fired, NBC affiliate reports Reuters.com
- Police warned Secret Service of a suspicious person at Trump rally before gunman opened fire, source says MSNBC
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