Crime & Justice

Local Cop Confronted Trump Gunman Before Shooting—but Backed Away

MISSED OPPORTUNITY

The revelation raises more questions about Secret Service and law enforcement actions before Thomas Crooks opened fire.

Corbin Bolies
Corbin Bolies 

Media Reporter

Donald Trump getting escorted off stage by Secret Service agents.
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Corbin Bolies

Corbin Bolies

Media Reporter

CorbinBolies

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