I attended the rally on July 13th, and I have questions regarding security. Why wasn’t AGR International secured? How did security not see a man with an AR rifle walking around? Why wasn’t something done after bystanders repeatedly told security about the gunman?

These questions and more need to be answered. I contacted the Butler County Sheriff’s Office and was told the state police was handling questions. I call the state police and was reluctantly put through to a gentleman’s voicemail. No reply. I stopped at the Butler Barracks in person and talked to a woman through an intercom. I was told “no comment.”

Finally, I spoke with county Commissioners Leslie Osche and Kim Geyer. They listened and understood my concerns. They assured me there would be accountability.

Homeland Security, FBI, Secret Service and the state and local police must be held accountable. Sadly, I think the blame game has already started. No one will answer for this avoidable tragedy.

Brenda Turner,

Evans City