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Much of the incident's fortunate outcome is credited to Crooks' poor marksmanship. Given the caliber and range, with a targeted attempt aimed at the president, the fact that he missed center mass suggests either lack of skill or poor execution. This "luck" prevented a devastating loss of life, but it underscores the importance of preventing such situations altogether.
Furthermore, Crooks' homestead of explosives and his attempts to set off devices in his vehicle point to a planned attack with multiple layers. The complexity of his fabricated explosive devices, if functional, could have added chaos and casualties.
Organizational Accountability and Leadership
The aftermath of the incident pointed to leadership failures within the Secret Service and other agencies: