Information about firing has come to light on Sunday outside the Trump Golf Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Republican candidate Donald Trump is completely safe for the US presidential elections. Since the incident, the FBI and Secret Service have been holding briefings around the Trump golf course. The responsibility of investigating this incident has been entrusted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI said they are investigating the incident as an “attempted murder.”
Secret Service officials said the incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. (local time). However, it is not yet clear whether the alleged firing was done on the former President or not. According to Secret Service officials, Trump is completely safe. They have also started investigation in this regard.
Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr., citing local law enforcement, said an AK-47 rifle was found in the bushes and a suspect had been arrested.
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SHOTS FIRED at Trump Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, per local law enforcement. The Trump campaign has released a statement confirming former President Trump is safe.
A suspect has reportedly been apprehended. pic.twitter.com/FwRfrO3v6y
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— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 15, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe Sunday after an incident in which two people were shot outside his Florida golf club, the New York Post said, citing law enforcement sources.
FBI issued statement
The FBI said in a statement that the agency “has responded to West Palm Beach, Florida and informed that it is investigating this incident. The agency said that this incident appears to be an attempt to assassinate former President Trump.”
“The suspect also had an AK-47 rifle with a scope and a GoPro,” officials said at a press briefing. The gunman was about 300-500 yards from Trump. The Secret Service engaged the suspect and fired at least four bullets. It is not yet clear whether the attacker opened fire or not.
The New York Times and Fox News, citing law enforcement officials, reported that the suspect has been identified as Wesley Roth, 58, of Hawaii.
Trump was playing golf at the time of the incident: Report
According to the Washington Post report, Trump was reportedly playing golf at the club when the incident occurred. After the incident, Secret Service agents took him to a holding room of the club. According to officials, the gunman was about 300–500 yards (275–450 meters) away from Trump.
I will never surrender: Trump
After the shooting incident, Donald Trump wrote an email to his supporters, saying, ‘I will never surrender!’
He said, “There was firing around me, but before the rumors get out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I’m safe and okay! Nothing will stop me. I will never surrender.” !”
‘I’m glad he’s safe’
While reacting to this incident, US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that I have been informed about the news of firing near former President Trump and his property in Florida and I am happy. He is safe. There is no place for violence in America.
I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 15, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson said after the incident that Kelly and I are departing from Mar-a-Lago, where we spent a few hours with President Trump and thanking God once again for protecting him today. . No leader in American history has been so strong and resilient in the face of so many attacks. He is invincible.
Kelly and I are departing Mar-a-Lago, where we just spent a few hours with President Trump and are thanking God for protecting him today—once again. No leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient. He is unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/43Rm8SPGU8
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 15, 2024
There was also an attack on a Pennsylvania rally
At the same time, on July 13, there was firing during an attempt to assassinate Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Then a bullet touched his ear and Trump was injured. The man who attacked Trump was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, who was shot by a Secret Service sniper.