If you believe them, the documents released show he was only on shift until 4pm and he left around 4:30 if I recall correctly. Told his partners that he saw that suspicious guy (Crooks) on the picnic table which was probably the one located behind to the N/NW of the 2 other counter snipers in the 2nd floor. This is all highly suspect of course. Why would a shift “end” at the start of the rally, not later when Trump is done? You are correct in wondering where he “really” went. Very very suspect situation.
Everything about seeing Crooks is also highly suspect (did he want to be seen to be caught, was he supposed to be seen by his handlers for plausible deniability and documenting it, etc.?).
All very suspect! Agreed.
Agreed 100%, there was a pro that took shots 1-3, Crooks was the disposable distraction patsy intended to die and he took inaccurate shots 4-8.
The roof location next to Crooks would not have been a good location because it’s too open, too many eyeballs on it, no escape ability, etc. We have pretty good video from several angles and no other person seems to be near Crooks on that roof and I think we’d see that person. It only makes sense if the pro is well hidden and not observed but similar trajectory as Crooks. Three possible locations; a false ceiling in AGR #6 below Crooks, rooftop of the 2 story south building 300 feet behind Crooks, or in a tree.
Check out the video from the stands showing Crooks on AGR #6. I think I see a head poke out from the 2 story roof behind him, between the air vents. I don’t think the sound calculations match, maybe the vertical trajectory does not match, I’m not sure. But that’s a ideal location if wearing a white Tyvex suit to hide, monitor Crooks, law enforcement, and the rally and Trump… There’s paraphets on 2 sides of the roof to hide, and the rearward escape is perfect while all attention is on Crooks…
The problem with the ceiling or the tree tops is difficulty escaping, being very cornered and hard to explain why you’re in a tree or a false ceiling with a rifle. That rear 2 story roof provides excellent hiding, observation, and escape avenues.