In a recent development, the U.S. Secret Service and FBI have shifted their focus to a newly surfaced video, recorded by James Copenhaver—a survivor of the harrowing assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Captured moments before the attack on July 13, the footage reveals an unidentified figure maneuvering across the rooftop from which assailant Thomas Crooks launched his deadly assault. This video, shared exclusively with Fox News Digital, timestamps a critical prelude to the violent outbreak at 6:08 p.m., merely minutes before Crooks unleashed a barrage of gunfire at 6:11 p.m., ultimately being neutralized by counter snipers.
The Secret Service has openly expressed its dedication to dissecting every facet of this incident, emphasizing its resolve to prevent any such future attempts on a president's life. Their commitment extends to working in lockstep with Congress, the FBI, and all pertinent investigative bodies. Meanwhile, the FBI has acknowledged awareness of Copenhaver's video but has refrained from further comments at this stage.
The attack not only aimed at the former president but also tragically claimed the life of Corey Comperatore—a 50-year-old father and volunteer fire chief—and left James Copenhaver (74) and David Dutch (57) critically injured. Miraculously, Trump escaped major harm when he instinctively turned towards a projection screen; a bullet narrowly missed causing fatal injury by merely grazing his ear.
Efforts are ongoing among law enforcement agencies to meticulously reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to that fateful evening. This includes unraveling how Crooks managed such close proximity for his attempt on Trump's life without detection until it was nearly too late. Of particular interest is information released by Republican Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley’s office indicating that authorities had been tipped off about suspicious activities near the rally venue roughly an hour and a half before Crooks opened fire.
Further investigation revealed that Crooks had meticulously planned his actions well in advance. He analyzed distances akin to those between Lee Harvey Oswald and President John F. Kennedy during their infamous encounter in 1963. Adding to this premeditation, Crooks was spotted surveying the rally site days before the event and even deployed a drone shortly before launching his attack from an advantageous vantage point atop the AGR building—accessed via an elaborate route over HVAC systems and rooftops.
FBI Director Christopher Wray provided additional insights into Crooks’ movements on July 13 during testimony at a congressional hearing held on July 17, revealing that Crooks had been onsite earlier that morning for around 70 minutes—a detail adding another layer of complexity as investigators continue piecing together this chilling puzzle.
This incident has sparked widespread discourse on security measures for high-profile figures and prompted federal agencies to reassess strategies ensuring their protection against unforeseen threats.
A video from James Copenhaver, one of the victims critically wounded in the assassination attempt against President Trump, shows a figure moving across the roof of the building just minutes before gunfire rang out.
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) July 31, 2024
Second shooter?
Third shooter?
The person appears on the roof… pic.twitter.com/nY9mgqIq0D
The Secret Service has openly expressed its dedication to dissecting every facet of this incident, emphasizing its resolve to prevent any such future attempts on a president's life. Their commitment extends to working in lockstep with Congress, the FBI, and all pertinent investigative bodies. Meanwhile, the FBI has acknowledged awareness of Copenhaver's video but has refrained from further comments at this stage.
The attack not only aimed at the former president but also tragically claimed the life of Corey Comperatore—a 50-year-old father and volunteer fire chief—and left James Copenhaver (74) and David Dutch (57) critically injured. Miraculously, Trump escaped major harm when he instinctively turned towards a projection screen; a bullet narrowly missed causing fatal injury by merely grazing his ear.
Efforts are ongoing among law enforcement agencies to meticulously reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to that fateful evening. This includes unraveling how Crooks managed such close proximity for his attempt on Trump's life without detection until it was nearly too late. Of particular interest is information released by Republican Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley’s office indicating that authorities had been tipped off about suspicious activities near the rally venue roughly an hour and a half before Crooks opened fire.
Further investigation revealed that Crooks had meticulously planned his actions well in advance. He analyzed distances akin to those between Lee Harvey Oswald and President John F. Kennedy during their infamous encounter in 1963. Adding to this premeditation, Crooks was spotted surveying the rally site days before the event and even deployed a drone shortly before launching his attack from an advantageous vantage point atop the AGR building—accessed via an elaborate route over HVAC systems and rooftops.
FBI Director Christopher Wray provided additional insights into Crooks’ movements on July 13 during testimony at a congressional hearing held on July 17, revealing that Crooks had been onsite earlier that morning for around 70 minutes—a detail adding another layer of complexity as investigators continue piecing together this chilling puzzle.
This incident has sparked widespread discourse on security measures for high-profile figures and prompted federal agencies to reassess strategies ensuring their protection against unforeseen threats.
