Two eyewitnesses who captured cellphone video of a gunman firing at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, recounted the harrowing experience of trying to warn authorities of the shooter's position amidst the chaos.
The witnesses described how they first noticed something was amiss when they saw people running in the crowd and spotted a man on the roof of a nearby building. Upon realizing the man had a gun, they quickly tried to alert law enforcement.
One of the witnesses, Mike DiFrischia, mentioned that his wife approached law enforcement to inform them of the shooter's location, but due to their positioning, the authorities were unable to spot the gunman on the roof. The situation escalated rapidly, leading to confusion and panic.
Law enforcement officials asked the witnesses for the shooter's whereabouts, to which they pointed towards the location. However, before any action could be taken, the crowd started to flee, and gunshots rang out, plunging the rally into chaos.
Amidst the commotion, the witnesses emphasized the urgency of finding cover and the difficulty of finding a safe hiding spot in the tumultuous environment. The rapid sequence of events left them shaken and fearful for their safety.
The eyewitness accounts provide a chilling insight into the pandemonium that ensued during the attempted shooting at the Trump rally, highlighting the challenges faced by both attendees and law enforcement in such high-pressure situations.
