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Sheriff defends officer who failed to stop Trump shooter moments before assassination attempt: ‘I would have done the same thing’
The local Pennsylvania sheriff defended the armed officer who encountered former President Donald Trump’s would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks on the rooftop moments before the shooting — claiming it was the right call to retreat after the gunman pointed the weapon at him. Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe confirmed Monday that a local officer made contact with Crooks after being hoisted up to the roof by another officer — but fled when the sniper pointed his AR-style assault rifle at the officer. Tangled US flag resembling ‘angel’ has internet convinced Trump was protected by God “I would have done the same thing, absolutely,” the sheriff said. Secret Service chief says ‘changes’ coming to Trump’s security detail — but accepts no fault for assassination attempt CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING REPORT NEWSLETTER “All I know is the officer had both hands on the roof to get up on the roof, never made it because the shooter had turned towards the officer, and rightfully and smartly, the officer let go,” Slupe told KDKA. The gunman immediately fired up to eight rounds at Trump, wounding him and killing a hero firefighter in the stands. Two others were also wounded. For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.
Armstrong Commissioner witnessed shooting; Shapiro identifies attendee killed
Armstrong County Commissioner Chairman John Strate was supposed to be "right up front." But the bustling capacity crowds at the rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler at the county Farm Show grounds on Saturday prevented Strate from gaining access to his seat just feet from the event's featured speaker.
Pennsylvania Drug Dealer Convicted for Selling Deadly Dose of Fentanyl Laced Cocaine
HARRISBURG, PA — Nathan R. Wolfe, a 41-year-old man from Kittanning, Armstrong County, has been convicted on multiple charges including third-degree murder and drug delivery resulting in death. The conviction…
Police announce traffic, parking restrictions this week during services for Corey Comperatore
Police have announced times and roads that will be affected over the next several days by the viewing and funeral services for Corey Comperatore, who was killed Saturday while attending Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County. Traffic restrictions begin Wednesday in Freeport, according to Chris...
White Township man waives strangulation charge to Armstrong County court
KITTANNING — Strangulation and other charges against an Indiana County resident have been waived to court. On Wednesday, James William Taylor’s right to a preliminary hearing was waived, a move which prompted Kittanning Magisterial District Judge Kenneth Bussard to bind their case over to the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas.
Passenger Hospitalized After Intersection Crash in Eldred Township
ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An area woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Eldred Township on Friday. According to Marienville-based State Police, the crash happened around 11:28 a.m. on Friday, July 12, at the intersection of State Route 36 and State Route 949 in Eldred Township, Jefferson County.
Joe Peters talks Trump Assassination Investigation
WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— There are more questions than answers in the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump. 28/22 News spoke with Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters, who is a former federal prosecutor. Peters also worked under presidents Clinton and Bush, and often worked with Secret Service. “What we don’t […]
Mass. reporter at Trump rally in Pennsylvania describes shooting; 'I thought, is that really blood?'
BOSTON — A Massachusetts political reporter who was in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon to cover the Donald Trump campaign rally described what he witnessed as a gunman fired multiple shots toward the former president. James Pindell, the Boston Globe's longtime political reporter who previously covered politics for WMUR,...
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