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Stewart, who posted a video on YouTube on July 28, fifteen days after the shooting, says that he captured police officers reacting to a perceived threat on a building rooftop just minutes before the would-be assassin, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, began his attack. In the video, an officer can be seen with his handgun drawn, monitoring the rooftop opposite from where Crooks eventually opened fire. Stewart asserts that this incident, along with others he witnessed, raises serious questions about the official narrative.
Adding to the intrigue, Stewart describes an encounter with a man in a suit who was later seen in police bodycam footage talking with officers on the rooftop where Crooks’ body was found. According to Stewart, this man initially approached him, asking only to photograph his ID. Shortly after, a state trooper detained Stewart, confiscated his phone, and handed it over to the FBI, who reportedly kept it for nearly a week.
Expressing his frustration on his YouTube channel, Stewart wrote: “Dear PA State Police Trooper who cuffed me and roughed me up: Don’t ever tread on me again. You know what you did. Your partner better have had that bodycam on. That footage better not be deleted. You’re going to pay for what you did to me.”
According to a report by Axios, Stewart was trying to catch a glimpse of a Trump rally after his shift at a nearby Sheetz convenience store when he found himself in the midst of an assassination attempt. The report highlights the significance of Stewart’s location, directly below the Butler, Pennsylvania building where the shooter was stationed. Stewart managed to record video footage, which was later seized by law enforcement.
During the attack, former President Trump was shot in the ear, resulting in the death of one rally attendee and injuries to two others, according to the Secret Service. The shooter, positioned outside the rally’s security perimeter, opened fire from an elevated position. Stewart recalls someone shouting “AK” upon spotting the shooter, followed by bullets whizzing overhead. He continued recording for 10–15 minutes after the shooting began.
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Stewart’s experience took a more intense turn when he was placed in a Homeland Security vehicle along with other witnesses and transported to a secure location. There, he was instructed not to communicate with other witnesses and was questioned by Pennsylvania State Police, Homeland Security, and other agencies. Stewart notes that a total of 18 witnesses were detained in this building following the shooting.
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In a subsequent YouTube post on July 30, Stewart shared an audio recording of his interrogation by a State Police trooper who confronted him at a gas station. Stewart describes sitting in his car when a trooper approached and began questioning him about his whereabouts on the day of the shooting. At one point, the trooper showed Stewart a blurry photo of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and asked if he recognized him.
During the recording, Stewart can be heard confronting the trooper about being detained and blocked in. The trooper, identified as Trooper Glasgow of the Pennsylvania State Police, responded with vague explanations, including, “We’re good at what we do,” when Stewart questioned how they found him.
Stewart’s testimony took an even more dramatic turn when he recounted an earlier incident involving a man in a red truck who allegedly threatened people near the rally. Stewart believes this man could have been involved in the shooting. He vividly describes the man’s aggressive behavior, claiming he tried to force people away from the area, asserting that he owned the property. Stewart also mentions that the man appeared to have concealed a weapon in his pants before returning to harass the crowd.
The most unsettling aspect of Stewart’s account is what he claims to have overheard on the police radio: reports of blood being found in a bathroom and a second shooter still at large. He recalls hearing the police discuss clearing the building where the blood was found and the possibility of another suspect still at large, raising fears among those present.
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Despite the alarming nature of these claims, Stewart did not actually see a second shooter himself but initially assumed the man in the red truck could have been involved. Stewart also shared his disbelief upon learning from the trooper that surveillance footage might indicate that he had been close to Crooks at some point.
The Gateway Pundit has attempted to verify Stewart’s claims but has been unable to confirm them at this time. A body cam video later released by Senator Chuck Grassley shows an officer who allegedly fell and cut his hands, with discussions about the need for stitches. Some speculate that this incident may explain the “blood in the bathroom” story.
The Gateway Pundit has reached out to the Pennsylvania State Police for comment regarding the claims made by Stewart. We will update our readers with any response or additional information as it becomes available.
