We Never Know
No Slack
That's true to a point. Seeing a suspicious out of place guy on a roof less than 150 yards away is a huge red flag and red flags warrant further investigation by everyone instead of waiting to see if anything happensI, admittedly, am just speculating, but until Crooks posed as a clear and present danger, the SS could do nothing but watch and wait.
It was the responsibility of them all to prevent a shooting.He was outside of their scope of authority, and outside of the rally parameters, I understand, was under the jurisdiction of the local law enforcement.
He had been spotted on the roof 20 minutes prior to him shooting. They should have been able to spot his weapon within that 20 minute periodAlso, I would speculate that Crooks rushed his decision to fire once he new he had been spotted, reported to officers, and realizing the "gig was up," fired nervously and without proper site, also giving the SS snipers the legal right to take him down.
No one has to point fingers when the evidence clearly shows the ball was dropped.I don't think it's right to point a finger of blame towards anyone, but yes, "someone" could have done a better job.