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How a sniper with full rifle kit allowed rooftop access at Trump's event? US Secret Service faces scrutiny after assassination attempt

Chandigarh, July 15 Amid assassination attempt on Donald Trump, secret service faces serious questions over security footprint and rooftop access at the ex-US President’s event. Questions are being asked about how a sniper was able to obtain rooftop access...
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Chandigarh, July 15

Amid assassination attempt on Donald Trump, secret service faces serious questions over security footprint and rooftop access at the ex-US President’s event.

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Questions are being asked about how a sniper was able to obtain rooftop access roughly 150 meters from the former president’s position at the podium at an outdoor rally.

Sources have described the shooting as coming from the “three o’clock” position of Trump’spodium location,with shots coming from his right side.Seconds after gunfire rang out, Secret Service counter-assault snipers began shooting the suspect who was found on top of a roof, reports CNN.

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“How was a sniper with a full rifle kit allowed to bear crawl onto the closest roof to a presidential nominee,” asked conservative activist Jack Posobiec on social media.

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