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One of the most striking images shows Crooks’ rifle, a DPMS Panther Arms A-15 chambered in 5.56/.223, with a noticeable chunk missing from its stock. This damage, according to reports, was caused by a shot fired by law enforcement, which shattered the back end of the rifle and sent shrapnel into Crooks, injuring him in the process. The significance of this shot was first brought to public attention by Louisiana Republican Representative Clay Higgins on August 15.
Higgins revealed that a member of the Butler County SWAT team took the critical shot, describing the officer as a “total bada**.” According to Higgins, the shot not only disabled Crooks’ rifle but also “fragged his face/neck/right shoulder area from the stock breaking up.” This testimony highlights the precision and bravery of the SWAT team member who played a pivotal role in thwarting the assassination attempt.
Further details provided by the FBI describe the rifle as having an Atlas R-One handguard, a Holosun AEMS optic, and a shattered Magpul collapsible stock. Another photograph shows the rifle disassembled into its upper and lower parts, a method likely employed by Crooks to facilitate transport in his backpack, which was found at the scene.
The release also includes a picture of the shooter’s car trunk, revealing undetonated explosive devices. At least one of these devices appears to have been constructed inside an ammo can. However, the FBI has cast doubt on the functionality of these explosives, noting that the “receiver for remote detonation was in the ‘off’ position” and that the devices had “several problems in the way they were constructed.” This raises further questions about the full extent of Crooks’ plans and whether he was acting alone.
Among the images released is a photo of the rooftop access point that Crooks used to position himself for the attack. This image, taken after the shooting, offers a sobering reminder of how close the former president came to being a victim of this assassination attempt.
While these newly released photographs and accompanying details provide the public with a clearer picture of the events surrounding the attack, many questions remain unanswered. The integrity of the evidence collected at the scene and the motives behind the attempted assassination continue to be subjects of intense scrutiny.
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A counter-sniper present at the rally has confirmed the suspicious nature of the shooting, adding to the growing concern over how the incident was handled and what more could be uncovered. Both a House task force and an independent panel of lawmakers, separate from the main committee, are actively investigating the shooting and any individuals connected to it.
As investigations continue, the public awaits further revelations that may shed light on the failed assassination attempt and bring those responsible to justice. The release of these photographs marks a significant step in that direction, but it is clear that the full story has yet to be told.
