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That was also my take on it, sadly.The one who spotted him went to go find him since none of the other LE found him, then was subsequently thrown under the bus by the Secret Service for exercising curiosity and diligence.
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More details surface about actions of Thomas Crooks ahead of Trump shooting
The morning of the shooting, officials said Crooks bought ammunition at Allegheny Arms & Gun Works, which is a mile from his Bethel Park home.www.wtae.com
The morning of the shooting, officials said Crooks bought ammunition at Allegheny Arms & Gun Works, which is a mile from his Bethel Park home.
Outside the gun store are multiple security cameras. Action News Investigates asked the property owner to review the video but they did not respond.
This is not the fault of the store, imo.
Just pointing that out.
Also, on the morning of the rally and shooting, officials said Crooks went to Home Depot to buy a step ladder. Authorities said he used that ladder to climb onto the roof of a building about 400 feet from the podium at the Butler Farm Show, where Trump was speaking.
The FBI said it hopes to get more answers after unlocking Crooks' cellphone.
Local law enforcement officers had spotted a suspicious-looking man pacing near the metal detectors and circulated but ultimately lost track of Crooks before he scaled the roof of a building at AGR International Inc. Shortly before the shooting, a local officer climbed up to the roof to investigate. Crooks turned and pointed his rifle at the officer, who retreated.
Red bolding mine.
Was the ladder found ? I've not been able to find a source saying it was. Sorry if I've missed it.
When the local LE climbed up and was confronted by Crooks -- did he use the ladder ?
The reason I feel it's of interest is that if the ladder is nowhere to be found -- did someone else move it ?
Second bolded : How unfortunate the fbi has not been able to unlock that phone.
Maybe get some experts on it ? There could be a wealth of information on TC's device !
Imo.
Omo.
Just my opinion, however, in the beginning the ladder was reported to have been found next to the street in front of or near Crook's home. So, how did he use it to climb onto the roof? Also, they reported earlier that he climbed up by using the exterior air conditioning equipment and pipes.![]()
More details surface about actions of Thomas Crooks ahead of Trump shooting
The morning of the shooting, officials said Crooks bought ammunition at Allegheny Arms & Gun Works, which is a mile from his Bethel Park home.www.wtae.com
The morning of the shooting, officials said Crooks bought ammunition at Allegheny Arms & Gun Works, which is a mile from his Bethel Park home.
Outside the gun store are multiple security cameras. Action News Investigates asked the property owner to review the video but they did not respond.
This is not the fault of the store, imo.
Just pointing that out.
Also, on the morning of the rally and shooting, officials said Crooks went to Home Depot to buy a step ladder. Authorities said he used that ladder to climb onto the roof of a building about 400 feet from the podium at the Butler Farm Show, where Trump was speaking.
The FBI said it hopes to get more answers after unlocking Crooks' cellphone.
Local law enforcement officers had spotted a suspicious-looking man pacing near the metal detectors and circulated but ultimately lost track of Crooks before he scaled the roof of a building at AGR International Inc. Shortly before the shooting, a local officer climbed up to the roof to investigate. Crooks turned and pointed his rifle at the officer, who retreated.
Red bolding mine.
Was the ladder found ? I've not been able to find a source saying it was. Sorry if I've missed it.
When the local LE climbed up and was confronted by Crooks -- did he use the ladder ?
The reason I feel it's of interest is that if the ladder is nowhere to be found -- did someone else move it ?
Second bolded : How unfortunate the fbi has not been able to unlock that phone.
Maybe get some experts on it ? There could be a wealth of information on TC's device !
Imo.
Omo.
Bbm.Just my opinion, however, in the beginning the ladder was reported to have been found next to the street in front of or near Crook's home. So, how did he use it to climb onto the roof? Also, they reported earlier that he climbed up by using the exterior air conditioning equipment and pipes.
I was just about to comment that I thought I had read that the FBI indicated they had gotten into the phone. Is this an iphone? Brings to memory the battle the FBI had with Apple about getting access to phones which Apple refused.If I remember correctly from earlier posts, Crooks didn't take the ladder to Butler, it was found beside his family's home, so sounds like he decided not to take it.
Also, the FBI was able to unlock Crooks' phone and accessed one or more email accounts and/or apps. But some of the apps are encrypted in foreign countries and the FBI is working with Israeli tech experts to access these foreign email accounts and/or apps. This is my understanding of the latest news that has been reported on that.
Edited to add: The name of the software company that is working with the FBI is Cellbrite. Here is some info' on that Israeli tech company that works with law enforcement.
Cellebrite DI Ltd. is an Israeli digital intelligence company that provides tools for federal, state, and local law enforcement as well as enterprise companies and service providers to collect, review, analyze and manage digital data. Wikipedia
Bbm.If I remember correctly from earlier posts, Crooks didn't take the ladder to Butler, it was found beside his family's home, so sounds like he decided not to take it.
Also, the FBI was able to unlock Crooks' phone and accessed one or more email accounts and/or apps. But some of the apps are encrypted in foreign countries and the FBI is working with Israeli tech experts to access these foreign email accounts and/or apps. This is my understanding of the latest news that has been reported on that.
Edited to add: The name of the software company that is working with the FBI is Cellbrite. Here is some info' on that Israeli tech company that works with law enforcement.
Cellebrite DI Ltd. is an Israeli digital intelligence company that provides tools for federal, state, and local law enforcement as well as enterprise companies and service providers to collect, review, analyze and manage digital data. Wikipedia
I was just about to comment that I thought I had read that the FBI indicated they had gotten into the phone. Is this an iphone? Brings to memory the battle the FBI had with Apple about getting access to phones which Apple refused.
I was just about to comment that I thought I had read that the FBI indicated they had gotten into the phone. Is this an iphone? Brings to memory the battle the FBI had with Apple about getting access to phones which Apple refused.
I was just about to comment that I thought I had read that the FBI indicated they had gotten into the phone. Is this an iphone? Brings to memory the battle the FBI had with Apple about getting access to phones which Apple refused.
We know from early reports that TC purchased a 5' ladder at Home Depot on Friday, and this ladder was later accounted for near his residence.Just my opinion, however, in the beginning the ladder was reported to have been found next to the street in front of or near Crook's home. So, how did he use it to climb onto the roof? Also, they reported earlier that he climbed up by using the exterior air conditioning equipment and pipes.
Local SWAT team version of "Beaver Sniper Line of Sight", no kidding...
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View from AGR second floor...Iirc the shooter was on the right side of the building closest to the field.
Local SWAT team version of "Beaver Sniper Line of Sight", no kidding...
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