In a recent news conference, Kevin Rojek, FBI special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh office, expressed surprise at the gunman's ability to fire multiple shots during a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident raised concerns about security measures in place during the event.
During the conference, Rojek confirmed that law enforcement was only made aware of the gunman's presence on the roof when shots were fired. The assessment at the time indicated a lack of prior knowledge about the potential threat.