911 Calls Reveal Chaos During Trump Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally
Recordings from the July 13 incident show confusion and fear as a gunman opened fire, prompting criticism of Secret Service security measures.
- The 911 recordings, released after a legal battle, captured panic as attendees reported gunfire at a Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The shooting resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore and critically injured two others, while former President Trump was left with a minor injury.
- The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by a Secret Service sharpshooter after firing eight shots from a rooftop near the rally.
- Investigations revealed significant lapses in the Secret Service's coordination with local law enforcement, leading to the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
- Following the incident, Trump returned to the rally site with heightened security measures, while a bipartisan task force concluded the attack was preventable.