Shock moment witness alerts cops to Trump assassin Thomas Crooks ‘bear climbing’ on roof moments before shots ring out

THIS is the moment Donald Trump’s supporters were recorded warning police that a gunman was taking up position before shots rang out.

Footage caught one rally-goer speaking to an officer just metres away from the roof where Thomas Crooks shot at the president from.

A member of the public is seen talking to an officer before the shooting

Butler County Sheriff Michael Slupe confirmed that a local police officer did attempt to confront Crooks on the rooftop but he returned down the latter when the rifle was pointed on him.

Slupe said: “All I know is the officer had both hands on the roof to get up on the roof, never made it because the shooter had turned towards the officer, and rightfully and smartly, the officer let go.”

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