Gunshots erupted in the vicinity of Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon as the former president was golfing at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The president is safe.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Steven Cheung, communications director for the Trump campaign.
Donald Trump Jr. said on X: “Again folks! 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.”
Again folks!
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
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 15, 2024
The United States Secret Service confirmed the incident, noting it’s working closely with authorities and investigating.
“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,” the agency confirmed on X.
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
It was just two months ago on July 13 that Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a bullet grazed his ear.
No injuries were reported in Sunday’s shooting, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is expected to hold a news conference shortly, which can bee seen here:
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