Shooter flew drone over fairgrounds
Crooks reportedly flew a done over the site of the rally before he attempted to assassinate Trump.
The 20-year-old managed to fly the drone on a programmed flight and get aerial footage of Pennsylvania fairgrounds on July 13, shortly before the former president took to the stage, law-enforcement officials said, per theWall Street Journal.
Officials said the programmed flights suggest Crooks likely flew the drone multiple times to gather intel on the site.
It comes amid reports the ladder purchased by Crooks and backpack that allegedly belonged to him have been located.
Law enforcement sources told CNN, a workman discovered the ladder and the backpack lying on the side of the road near Crook’s home. He reportedly turned the ladder into authories, having obseverd it on the road for several days.
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