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Eyewitness Describes Gunman Climbing Roof Before Trump Rally Shooting

Former U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns in Derry, New Hampshire

An eyewitness outside the rally where former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting provided a detailed account of the events that unfolded. The witness reported seeing the gunman climbing up a roof near the rally site, approximately 50 feet away. The witness described the gunman as bear crawling up the building with a rifle in hand.

The witness and others in the vicinity immediately noticed the suspicious activity and attempted to alert nearby police officers. Despite their efforts to point out the armed individual on the roof, the officers seemed unaware of the unfolding situation.

Concerned for the safety of those attending the rally, the witness questioned why Trump was allowed to continue speaking despite the visible threat. The witness recounted signaling towards the gunman for several minutes before shots were fired.

Witness alerted police officers about armed individual on roof.
Gunman spotted climbing roof with rifle near rally site.
Concerns raised about Trump continuing to speak despite visible threat.

An intelligence analyst commented on the eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the incident. The analyst highlighted the importance of determining who had knowledge of the situation, how information was communicated, and what actions were taken or not taken in response to the potential threat.

The eyewitness account and subsequent analysis raise serious questions about the security protocols in place during the rally and the handling of potential security threats. The incident serves as a reminder of the critical need for effective communication and swift action in ensuring the safety of public figures and event attendees.

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