A local police officer in Butler County, Ohio, spotted a gunman on a rooftop during a rally for President Trump on Saturday but was unable to engage the suspect, as reported by Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe. The incident unfolded when Butler Township officers received calls about a suspicious individual outside the rally perimeter, prompting them to investigate.
Initial reports did not suggest that the suspicious person was armed. However, during the search, officers discovered the gunman on the roof. In a tense moment, one officer attempted to approach the suspect but had to retreat when the gunman aimed his weapon at him, ultimately firing shots towards the rally attendees.