A startling revelation has emerged in the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman, bought 50 rounds of ammunition just hours before opening fire on Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
According to sources, Crooks legally purchased the ammunition from a local gun store earlier that day.
This new information raises questions about the motives behind the attack and whether the shooter acted alone.
The shooting incident, which left Trump with a bullet wound to the ear, has sparked widespread concern and outrage.
The Secret Service is facing scrutiny over the security breach, and an investigation is ongoing to determine how the shooter managed to get so close to the former president, according to DailyMail.
According to sources, the Secret Service did not sweep the roof where Crooks positioned himself, raising questions about the agency’s protocol.
Witnesses claim to have alerted law enforcement about a gunman on the roof, but their warnings went unheeded until shots were fired.
A chilling video captured the moments leading up to the shooting, showing Trump supporters pointing and expressing concern about a figure on the roof.
The footage raises further questions about the security breach and the response of law enforcement.
Trump’s campaign has confirmed that he is recovering well, despite suffering a bullet wound to the ear.
The attack also claimed the life of former fire chief Corey Comperatore, who shielded his family from the gunfire. Two others, David Dutch and James Copenhaver, remain in stable condition after sustaining critical injuries.
The investigation into the assassination attempt continues, with scrutiny focused on the Secret Service’s handling of the event.
As new details emerge, the public is left grappling with the severity of the incident and the what-ifs that may have saved lives.
