Trump assassination attempt: Sniper body camera video shows moments after shots fired

BUTLER, Pa. — New body camera video showing the moments after a gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump has been released.

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In the video, released by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on the social media platform X, Beaver County law enforcement can be seen talking to a member of the Secret Service on the rooftop from where Thomas Crooks was perched, WPXI reported. They can be heard discussing how snipers noticed Crooks before the shots rang out.

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“Beaver County snipers seen and sent the pictures out. This is him.” they said as Crooks’ body lay on the roof nearby.

“That’s the sniper that sent the original pictures and seen him get off the bike and set the book bag down, then lost sight of him.”

Local law enforcement last week told CBS News that moments before Crooks pulled the trigger, a sniper from a local team had taken a photo of Crooks as he was looking through his rangefinder.

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Federal authorities have said Crooks acted alone.

Bystanders had attempted to alert officials about Crooks’ presence 2 minutes before shots rang out. The video released today confirms that several bystanders who captured video of the gunman before the shooting were detained. The Secret Service agent can be heard mentioning this in the bodycam footage:

“There’s people detained who were filming ... maybe they were involved, maybe they weren’t,” the Secret Service agent said on the video.

The shooting has sent ripples through American politics and law enforcement, and helped shove the race for president into turmoil. During the shooting, Trump’s right ear was grazed, and one bystander was killed. Two more bystanders were seriously wounded. A motive has not been determined, NBC News reported.

Grassley said in releasing the 3-minute video on X:

“July 13 Bodycam footage provides more info than Secret Service will share w America We NEED detailed answers ASAP on security failures TRANSPARENCY BRINGS ACCOUNTABILITY Vid obtained from Beaver Co Emergency Services Unit in compliance w congressional requests.”

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Several investigations looking into how a gunman was able to get so close to Trump and shoot at the former president have begun.

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On Tuesday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after Monday’s intense grilling by Congress, saying she takes “full responsibility for the security lapse,” NBC News reported.

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“The Secret Service is committed to better understanding what happened before, during, and after the assassination attempt of former President Trump to ensure that never happens again,” an agency spokesperson said. “That includes complete cooperation with Congress, the FBI and other relevant investigations.”

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shortly after, shots rang out and Trump slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Supporters of Republican presidential candidate, former U.S President Donald Trump wait for the start of a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shortly after Trump began to speak, shots rang out and the former president slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said that the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump is swarmed by Secret Service after gunshots rang out at a rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped before being whisked away with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump is whisked away by Secret Service after shots rang out at a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped and injuries were visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Attendees duck from gunfire at a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Attendees scatter after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump at Butler Farm Show Inc. on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump slumped before being whisked away by Secret Service with injuries visible to the side of his head. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter and one audience member are dead and another was injured. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump attempted assassination BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Campaign signs and empty water bottles are seen on the ground of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)