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The Daily Caller has more about Donald Trump's narrow escape from an assassin's bullet:

Miracle #1: Despite being noticed by law enforcement on the ground, the shooter was able to make it up to the roof and set up his perch. It’s only when Trump supporters nearby the building spotted him and reportedly screamed for law enforcement that law enforcement took a more active approach.

Miracle #2: The cop who reportedly climbed up to the roof and went back down after the shooter pointed the gun at him has taken a lot of flack for not doing more. But his brief appearance put pressure on the shooter. He had ample time to line up his shot, but after his presence became known, he had to rush.

A skilled marksman takes the time to prep a shot: take a big breath in and slowly release the air to calm your heart rate and steady your hands. When you release your breath, you slowly press the trigger, keeping your target in sight.

But if you’re in a rush, you likely don’t have time to steady your breathing. Your heart racing, you rapidly pull the trigger instead of pressing it, causing your rifle to jerk as the shot goes off. You likely close your eyes at the last second, losing sight of your target when it matters most.

If the Trump supporters had not alerted police, and the officer had not gone up to the roof, the shooter likely would have had time to adequately prep the shot. Because he had moments before he was caught, he likely rushed his shot.

It's mystifying how law enforcement didn't seem properly prepared to go into action, and does not serve as a good example. Trump, again, is very lucky that civilians were alert and did their best to help.

Update: here's some more on the topic.

Update 2: it turns out the shooter's parents alerted police before the assassination attempt. This is certainly turning out to be disturbing.

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