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Local law enforcement had responsibility for the building where Thomas Matthew Crooks fired several shots at former President Trump on Saturday, Fox News has learned.
The building Crooks fired from was a “rally point” for one of the local counter sniper teams, according to a federal law enforcement official familiar with the security plans.
The source also said that a team was actually stationed in, or near, the building. There were four counter sniper teams at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, including two from the Secret Service and two from local law enforcement.
The source also added that the Butler County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that one officer climbed up onto the roof, saw Crooks armed with a rifle and retreated. Soon after that, Crooks began to fire, according to the source. Moments later, a Secret Service counter sniper fired on, and killed, Crooks.
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Former President Trump pumps his fist as Secret Service agents surround him after he was struck by a bullet at a campaign rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The Butler County Sheriff’s Department has declined to comment.
Trump had just begun speaking at a rally on Saturday evening when the gunman, later identified as Crooks, fired multiple shots toward the stage.
Authorities approach the suspected gunman, later identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, from where he fell after the U.S. Secret Service returned fire after an apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump. (Obtained by Fox News Digital)
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Trump was seen hitting the deck as Secret Service agents rushed the stage to surround the former president. Moments later, a bloodied Trump stood up and pumped his fist before the agents escorted him off the stage.
Police snipers return fire after shots were fired while Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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At least one rally attendee was killed, and two spectators were critically injured, authorities said. The man killed was identified as 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief from the area.
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A Vermont man was arrested Tuesday and is facing gun charges in connection with an alleged road rage incident in Chatham.
Tracy Douse, 42, of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of a large capacity feeding device, illegal possession of ammunition, and disorderly conduct, according to Chatham police.
Police said a driver reported Tuesday afternoon that he and his family were threatened by a man with a gun during a road rage incident on Route 28 in West Chatham.
Police said the driver provided descriptions of the man the vehicle allegedly involved. Officers later observed the car and conducted a traffic stop. They arrested the man, later identified as Douse, and recovered a loaded handgun from the vehicle, the department said.
Douse was arraigned in Orleans District Court, according to police.
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Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is closing in some history with the Long Island Ducks of the Independent Atlantic League.
Per Michael Pfaff, the President of the Ducks, on social media:
Jackie Bradley, Jr’s 7th inning opposite field single today extends his hitting streak to 24 games, one shy of @LIDucks club record (25, Mel Stocker, 2006). He’s currently hitting .393 with 10 HR in 145 AB entering the game.
Jackie Bradley, Jr’s 7th inning opposite field single today extends his hitting streak to 24 games, one shy of @LIDucks club record (25, Mel Stocker, 2006). He’s currently hitting .393 with 10 HR in 145 AB entering the game.
— Michael Pfaff (@LIDucksPrez) July 17, 2024
There were rumors this past offseason that Bradley Jr. had retired, but he evidently disposed of those by continuing his career with the Ducks.
Part of the 2018 World Series title team, Bradley Jr. spent part of nine seasons with the Red Sox. In addition to being a World Series champ, he was also an All-Star (2016) and a Gold Glover (2018).
But in addition to his time with Boston, he had cameos for the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals. He appeared in 134 games for the Brewers in 2021, 91 for the Red Sox and 40 for the Jays in 2022 and 43 for the Royals in 2023 before being let go.
Always a streaky hitter, Bradley Jr. is a lifetime .225 hitter with a .303 on-base percentage. He hit a career-high 26 homers back in 2016. Now 34 years old, he’s likely still a good defender who offers plus speed and good experience, but time is running out on getting major league opportunity this year.
For now, he’ll focus on tying and breaking Ducks history.
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