FBI Investigating ‘What Appears to Be an Attempted Assassination Attempt’ on Trump, Suspect in Custody
Secret Service Agents shoot near former president Donald Trumpgolf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, after seeing a man with a gun on Sunday afternoon, according to a report from the AP based on two law enforcement officials. The FBI said Trump was the subject of “an apparent assassination attempt.” The Republican presidential nominee is safe.
“There are gunshots fired near me,” Trump said in an email alert sent Sunday afternoon. “But before the rumors start spreading out of control, I want you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND HEALTHY! Nothing can slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!”
“President Trump is safe after gunshots were fired near him. No further details are available at this time,” a Trump campaign spokesperson said. Steven Truong speak in a statement.
The suspect fled in an SUV and was later apprehended by local law enforcement about 45 miles north of Trump’s golf course, according to the AP. “An AK-style firearm was recovered at the scene near Trump’s golf course, one of the officials and a third law enforcement official said.”
At a joint press conference of law enforcement officials, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw speak Secret Service agents fired at man pointing AK-style rifle with scope while Trump was nearby 300-500 yards awayIn addition to the gun, officers at the scene also found two backpacks hanging from a fence and a GoPro camera.
The White House said the President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Both have been briefed on the situation and will be updated on the investigation, add “They were relieved to know he was safe.”
Sunday’s event took place two months later. failed assassination attempt about Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump’s security presence has increased since then.
