Republic World (some off the wall news group out of India) IIRC did show /post the video footage uncensored with closeup of him being shot... As horrible as it was, I guess the Old Soldier in me, forced me to evaluate the footage literally frame by frame.
I've seen /observed thousands of 30-06 round with the vapor trail (trace) via a spotting scope and well as other calibers. The 308 and 30-06 is very similar especially at 200 yards, a 5.56 is distinctly different in the trace / shockwave. I watched the video with it's differing angles frame by frame. In one frame right as he closed his eyes a distinct trace (shockwave) appeared. Next frame showed the entrance wound (before any actual blood spray).the following frames depicted the blood spray etc etc brutal graphic to say the least (this angle was straight head on looking at Charlie Kirk at the moment of bullet impact).
I do not doubt the projectile was a 30 caliber, can I state as a "expert" that it came from a 30-06 no, but I don't doubt the LEO's statement on caliber. As what I observed was the same as I have observed in the past with the huge shockwave similar to the 30-06.
And no I am not of the opinion that you are attempting anything other than a attempt to have a understanding of this tragic event Sir.
In the past few days youtube has finally put a age restriction on the video when I stumbled across it it went into the shooting in the most graphic horrid details. I suppose my only reason to view this terrible event frame by frame is like you I was trying to understand it. I'm still terribly disturbed by the loss of a young man's life that could have easily been a son of mine ( or many or rather other gentlemen on this site).
Since he was shot I've scoured the internet for video relating to the event and the shooter.
I did find the footage as you will, if you search of shooter running from the rooftop. In that video he is clearly carrying in his hands what appears to me something wrapped in a large towel or blanket as he dismounts the roof. As his feet hit the ground the shape remains rigid as he jumps to the ground I can only assume a rifle or similar item is being covered. As he makes his way to the wood line.
I have a suspicion / thought how he got the rifle there. And a back pack wasn't it, even though he is wearing a backpack.
Now could he have staged the rifle in the exact place in the wood line he dumped it in a cardboard box. Yes, he could have very well used the exact tactics of Lee Harvey Oswald, whom in fact carried his rifle intact covered by a blanket into the book depository days before the Presidential motorcade that fateful day in Dallas.
So yeah staging in the woodline would make more sense than leaving a rifle cardboard box containing a rifle on a roof to be found days before the event.
Unless we are either lucky or unlucky enough to sit on the jury. None of the facts /evidence will be released that makes any sense until trial. No prosecutor will reveal all the facts before the trial .
The only way truly for us know is through a FOIA release of the court transcript.
Trust the news media to promote disinformation, untrue statement by individuals as a truth, and provide a political spin on a tragedy. They have been doing that for over 100 years. (which fully explains why many have the exact questions and thoughts that ya'll propose). Remember they first touted he was a MAGA because his parents voter registration selection. Until it was proven to be a lie they never backtracked or apologized.
Trust the Prosecutors' and the State and other LEO's doing the investigating / procecuting to hold a LOT of fact and evidence "close to the chest", and not release it until the trial.
I am not involved nor have any links into this other like many searching for a answer WHY!! These are my opinions as of right now. At this point, it's up to court system .
personally if I was on the jury and was convinced the suspect was guilty I would probably recommend firing squad, as I know it can be used in lieu of lethal injection in Utah (yeah I looking it up).
Do I think he made the shot exactly where he was aiming ? no I suspect he intended to shoot him in the chest region, and the bullet went high and right for wind. But again just a opinion.
Thank you both for your thoughts on the matter. You may accept or reject what I have replied with that is your right. I could be wrong merely posting what I see from my "foxhole" aka view point.
Respectfully
Mike
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