US reveals unexpected details about Trump assassination plot
New details have emerged in the United States regarding an earlier assassination attempt on a presidential candidate.
Before opening fire, the criminal studied the area using a drone.
The Wall Street Journal writes about this, citing information from American officials.
Let us recall that the assassination attempt on Donald Trump took place on July 13. The criminal fired several shots towards the stage where the presidential candidate was speaking, wounding him in the ear.
According to the publication, Thomas Matthew Crooks used the drone to scout out the surrounding area.
He flew the drone several times to get a detailed look at the Butler Farm Show complex.
Moreover, the shooter carefully prepared for what was happening and arrived at the site before the event.
Judging by the finds made in the criminal's car, he was not going to stop at the shots. The following were found in the vehicle:
- bulletproof vest;
- explosives;
- a hundred rounds of ammunition.
