Update 4: According to Fox News, the would-be assassin has been identified:
The suspect in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News.
Routh was allegedly armed with an assault rifle outside Trump International Golf Club while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday afternoon.
He was able to push the muzzle of his gun through the chainlink fence outside the golf club, authorities said.
He was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump. Secret Service spotted Routh and opened fire.
Routh was able to get way, but was later stopped by authorities and arrested.He was found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera.The rifle was recovered from the bushes outside the golf course.
Update 3: A press conference by all law enforcement agencies involved was held. Here are is the video of the 11-minute explainer:
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Update 2: All indications point to this being another assassination attempt. It’s still technically unconfirmed but multiple outlets referring to multiple sources indicate a man with an AK-47 and a GoPro camera took shots at President Trump while he was on the 5th hole.
One important question being asked is how the would-be assassin knew Trump was there. His golf schedule wasn’t public.
Update: CNN reporting it was an assassination attempt:
Are we becoming immune to assassination attempts on Trump?
That’s 2 attempts in 60 days.
It’s as if it’s business as usual.
Source: @CNN 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/AfAQ3G5Vnz
— Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) September 15, 2024
Breaking…
BREAKING: There were multiple shots fired at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, where the former president was golfing today.
WTH!? pic.twitter.com/4VeCGziiep
— Diligent Denizen (@DiligentDenizen) September 15, 2024
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” said Trump spokesman Steven Cheung.
Secret Service is reporting that the President is safe and they’re working with local police to investigate.
The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe. @pbso will have more details soon.
The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe. @pbso will have more details soon. pic.twitter.com/yWNvvKD3IC
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) September 15, 2024
Story will be updated with more information shortly.