07-17-2024, 10:51 AM
This post was last modified 07-17-2024, 10:56 AM by FlyingClayDisk. 
(07-17-2024, 10:41 AM)KKLoco Wrote: Finally got a better pic of the ladder. It is not fixed to the building. It’s a 12 foot step ladder. I thought it looked like it widened at the end in the other photos.
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By golly, you are absolutely correct! Man, I could swear I saw another photo which looked different, like it was a 'ships ladder' up the side of the building (albeit not to Code).
Another thing, I didn't realize that pine tree was as close to the alcove opening between the two buildings as it is. What an ideal spot to get up to some nefarious activity! All the more reason to have securely guarded or protected this area.
I also notice there is a mobile lighting plant in the bottom center of the picture (the mast has been folded down). I wonder if this was placed there for the rally, or afterwards as part of the investigation? If it was placed there to help illuminate the rally event then one would think there would be personnel nearby to ensure its proper operation. (Just so, so, many security lapses all around this incident!)
edit - The lapses in security discovered so far surrounding this incident are so numerous, now it wouldn't surprise me if the shooter showed up at the front gate to the rally event with a 12' foot ladder slung over one shoulder and a rifle slung over the other (with a laser range finder hung around his neck), and he was waved right in..."Come on in, buddy! Welcome to the rally!" (just shaking my head).