Trump Assassination Attempt Live: Suspect Accused Of Aiming AK-47 Into Florida Golf Course Named As Ryan Routh
Secret Service reveal how close Trump was to golf course shooting suspect
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A man pointed the barrel of an AK-47-style weapon through the fence at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach while Donald Trump was playing a round of golf on Sunday, prompting the Secret Service to open fire, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said.
The suspect was named as Ryan Wesley Routh, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
Sheriff Bradshaw said the suspect dropped the weapon and fled in an SUV when agents opened fire. He was later taken into custody in a neighboring county thanks to a witness who saw him running from the bushes.
The former president is safe and unharmed, and the FBI says it is investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of the Republican presidential nominee, just nine weeks after he survived another attempt on his life.
Authorities found two backpacks hanging on a fence and a GoPro camera, and said that man was about 400 yards to 500 yards away from Trump and hiding in shrubbery when he was spotted.
The incident comes two months after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, back on July 13.
Gunman Thomas Crooks opened fire on the former president with an AR-style rifle from a rooftop of a nearby building. A bullet struck Trump in the ear while one rallygoer was killed before Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service snipers.
1726454440Trump campaign managers email staff: ‘Your safety is always our top priority’In an email to campaign staff obtained by CNN, Trump campaign managers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles said, “This is not a matter that we take lightly. Your safety is always our top priority.”
“We ask that you remain vigilant in your daily comings and goings. Be observant and maintain a constant level of situational awareness,” they added. “We urge you to always follow directions from law enforcement, including USSS, local police, and office armed security guards.”
Trump’s West Palm Beach campaign office went into lockdown following the shooting.
“President Trump and everyone accompanying him are safe thanks to the great work of the United States Secret Service,” the campaign managers said.
Gustaf Kilander16 September 2024 03:40
1726453240Trump updates fundraising website after shots fired at his Florida golf courseDonald Trump updated his fundraising website on Sunday night after shots were fired at his Florida golf course.
I am safe and well, and no one was hurt. Thank God!
But, there are people in this world who will do whatever it takes to stop us.
I will not stop fighting for you.
I will Never Surrender!
I will always love you for supporting me.
Through our UNITY we will Make America Great Again!
Donald Trump on fundraising site
Gustaf Kilander16 September 2024 03:20
1726452040McConnell says he’s ‘very grateful’ Trump is safeMitch McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, issued a statement on Sunday night, saying that he’s “Very grateful President Trump is safe after another attempted assassination attempt.”
He added: “There is no place for political violence in our country, and those responsible for it must be held to account. I hope and expect USSS and the FBI will conduct a thorough, swift, and transparent investigation.”
Gustaf Kilander16 September 2024 03:00
1726450840Trump campaign recently briefed on threat from IranThe Trump campaign was recently briefed on new signs that Iran was planning to escalate its attacks on the Republican candidate and those in his orbit, according to CNN.
There’s nothing to suggest that this recent apparent attempt on Trump’s life has any connection to Iran. The recent briefing was regarding possible physical as well as cybersecurity attacks.
It was reported earlier that intelligence officials had found indications that Iran was plotting to assassinate in the weeks leading up to the initial assassination attempt on 13 July, but there are no apparent links between the gunman shot that day – Thomas Matthew Crooks – and the alleged Iranian plot.
The US government has also determined that Iran was behind a hacking operation against the Trump campaign, which also attempted to target the then-Biden-Harris campaign.
Gustaf Kilander16 September 2024 02:40
1726449640House Speaker praises Trump for being ‘strong and resilient’Speaker Mike Johnson left Mar-a-Lago on Sunday after spending a few hours with Trump, writing on X that the former president remains “strong and resilient.”
Gustaf Kilander16 September 2024 02:20
1726448440Armed with AK-47, filming with GoPro, fleeing in Nissan: What we know about Trump shooting suspect Ryan RouthRyan Wesley Routh was identified by three law enforcement officials who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to speak openly about the incident.
Tom Watling16 September 2024 02:00
1726447642Biden says he’s ‘relieved that the former President is unharmed’I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today.
A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed.
There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened.
As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.
Joe Biden
Gustaf Kilander16 September 2024 01:47
1726447240Secret Service agent fired on suspect at Trump golf course attempting to assassinate former presidentThe Secret Service agent spotted a man pushing the barrel of an AK-47 rifle through the plant-lined fence surrounding the property, 300-500 yards from where Trump was playing golf.
The agent fired at the man, who fled. The suspect, identified by Associated Press as Ryan Wesley Routh, was later detained and is now in custody.
“There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors still spiralling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!” wrote Trump in a statement sent out Sunday afternoon.
John Bowden16 September 2024 01:40
1726446040Suspect’s criminal history includes hit and run and resisting an officerRyan Wesley Routh’s criminal history includes possession of stolen goods, having a revoked driver’s license, resisting an officer, carrying a concealed weapon, and a number of other violations, such as a hit and run.
Gustaf Kilander16 September 2024 01:20
1726444840Everything we know so far about the shooting at Donald Trump’s golf clubA suspect is in custody following what the FBI says was a disrupted assassination attempt on Donald Trump at one of the former president’s Florida golf resorts on Sunday.
A Secret Service agent opened fire on the suspect after spotting a rifle barrel through the perimeter fence of the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. The suspect fled but is now in custody and has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh.
Trump immediately began fundraising off the latest alleged assassination attempt with an email to supporters, reading, “There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL! Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me.”
Justin Rohrlich16 September 2024 01:00
