Suspicious Individuals Monitored at Trump Rally Prior to Assassination Attempt

In addition to the alleged gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, Pennsylvania State Police identified other suspicious individuals at the Butler, Pennsylvania event where former President Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt.

In the chilling aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the House Committee on Homeland Security has uncovered startling details about the security lapses and suspicious individuals present at the Butler Farm Show.

While would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks has been identified as the perpetrator, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris revealed that other suspicious persons were also noted by security.

Suspicious Individuals Monitored at Trump Rally Prior to Assassination Attempt

"Was [Crooks] the only one determined to be suspicious that day?" inquired Rep. Andrew Garbarino.

"No, he was not," Paris responded, adding that Crooks' unusual behavior attracted attention.

Suspicious Individuals Monitored at Trump Rally Prior to Assassination Attempt

Crooks was spotted at the event around 5:10 p.m. on July 13th. Law enforcement officials designated him as a "suspicious person of interest" due to his lack of movement towards the venue. Crooks was observed walking around and using a rangefinder, which heightened suspicions.

At approximately 5:41 p.m., just 20 minutes before Trump took the stage, a sniper spotted Crooks on his phone and rangefinder and alerted the "Sniper Group" chat. The Secret Service also identified Crooks on the roof of a building around 150 yards from the podium.

Suspicious Individuals Monitored at Trump Rally Prior to Assassination Attempt

Despite the identification of suspicious individuals, a whistleblower alleged that an officer assigned to monitor the building's roof left their post due to excessive heat.

Less than 20 minutes after being spotted on the roof, Crooks fired a volley of shots at Trump. The Secret Service swiftly incapacitated Crooks, preventing any casualties.

Suspicious Individuals Monitored at Trump Rally Prior to Assassination Attempt

Paris emphasized that prior to Trump's speech, Crooks had been deemed suspicious but there was no indication that he possessed a weapon. He also noted that over 100 individuals required medical attention due to the heat that day.

Fox News Digital has reached out to local Butler law enforcement, the Secret Service, and Pennsylvania State Police for additional information on the suspicious individuals identified at the rally.

Suspicious Individuals Monitored at Trump Rally Prior to Assassination Attempt

These revelations raise serious questions about the effectiveness of security measures at the event and the potential for more rigorous screening to prevent future threats. The House Committee on Homeland Security is expected to continue its investigation and scrutinize the lapses that allowed a dangerous individual to evade detection and potentially harm the former president.