 My first thought when I heard about the event was, okay, this person couldn't have been in the crowd, had to be at a high point, could have been a mile or two or three away if you're an expert sniper with the right kind of equipment. And then to find out that he was really that close was shocking and inexcusable. Now, as far as engaging in a suspected shooter, it would seem as though the suspect was able to fire off several rounds before Secret Service even neutralized him.