A MAN has been arrested after using an AK rifle to open fire on Donald Trump‘s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, US on Sunday (15/9). The former president was playing golf at the time of the incident.
Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said the suspect was arrested minutes after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office issued a “very urgent” BOLO (be on the lookout) alert detailing a specific vehicle, license plate number and description of the occupants.
Snyder said his deputies immediately surrounded I-95 northbound, fanning out to every exit between the Palm Beach County line to the south and the St. Lucie County line to the north.
“One of my highway patrol units saw the vehicle, ran the license plate, and we pulled the vehicle over. We were able to safely stop the vehicle, and take the driver into custody,” Snyder said, as reported by VOA on Monday (9/16).
According to a source familiar with the incident, Trump was safely evacuated after the incident to his private club Mar-a-Lago, where he lives in Palm Beach.
The White House said President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, had been briefed and would continue to be updated on the ongoing investigation. The White House added that they were “relieved” that Trump was safe.
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Harris, in a statement, said she was relieved Trump was safe, adding that “there is no place for violence in America. In a statement posted on X, Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina and one of Trump’s top allies in Congress, said he had spoken to Trump after the incident and that he appeared to be in good spirits.
‘Graham added that Trump was “one of the strongest people I have ever known,’ he wrote.
The incident prompted the U.S. Secret Service to open fire. Trump was reported safe and unharmed, and the FBI said it was investigating the shooting as an alleged assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate.
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“The man dropped the weapon and fled in an SUV and was later arrested a short distance from the crime scene,” the officials said.
They were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The two officials said an AK-style firearm was recovered at the scene near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. There were no reports of injuries.
The incident was the latest shocking moment in the campaign year, and came about two months after Trump was shot in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, with a bullet grazing his ear. Just a week later, President Joe Biden withdrew from the race for a second term.
Also read: Profile of Ryan Wesley Routh who allegedly wanted to kill Trump
The golf course was partially closed for Trump as he played. Secret Service agents stood a few holes in front of Trump when they saw the gunman.
There are several areas around the property where golfers can be seen through the fence. Secret Service agents and officers in golf carts and ATVs typically secure the area a few holes in front of and behind Trump while he plays. Agents also typically bring armored vehicles onto the course to quickly protect Trump if there is a threat.
Trump returned to Florida this weekend from a West Coast trip that included a campaign event Friday night in Las Vegas and a fundraiser in Utah. His campaign did not say what Trump had planned for Sunday. He often spends the morning playing golf before having lunch at the club, one of three he owns in the state.
Security has been stepped up for the former president since the assassination attempt in July. When he is at Trump Tower in New York, a row of garbage trucks is parked outside the building. At outdoor rallies, he now speaks from behind a bulletproof glass barrier. (I-2)
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Trump Golf Club Shooter Captured: Ex-President Playing Golf During Incident
A dramatic incident unfolded on Sunday, September 15, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, when a man opened fire on the golf course using an AK rifle. Fortunately, former President Donald Trump was safely evacuated from the scene, and the suspect was arrested minutes later.
The Incident Unfolds
According to Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder, the suspect was apprehended after a “very urgent” BOLO (be on the lookout) alert was issued, detailing a specific vehicle, license plate number, and description of the occupants. Deputies immediately surrounded I-95 northbound, fanning out to every exit between the Palm Beach County line to the south and the St. Lucie County line to the north. A highway patrol unit spotted the vehicle, ran the license plate, and apprehended the driver.
Trump’s Safety
A source familiar with the incident confirmed that Trump was safely evacuated to his private club Mar-a-Lago, where he lives in Palm Beach. The White House stated that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had been briefed and would continue to be updated on the ongoing investigation. The White House added that they were “relieved” that Trump was safe.
Reactions from Top Officials
Vice President Kamala Harris released a statement expressing relief that Trump was safe, adding that ”there is no place for violence in America.” Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina and one of Trump’s top allies in Congress, spoke to Trump after the incident and reported that the former president was in good spirits. Graham praised Trump, saying he was ”one of the strongest people I have ever known.”
Investigation Underway
The FBI is investigating the shooting as an alleged assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate. An AK-style firearm was recovered at the scene, and no injuries were reported. The U.S. Secret Service also opened fire during the incident.
Previous Assassination Attempts
This incident marks the second time Trump has been targeted for assassination in recent months. In an alarming parallel, Trump was shot in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, with a bullet grazing his ear, just two months prior.
Enhanced Security Measures
The golf course was partially closed during Trump’s game, with Secret Service agents standing a few holes in front of him. Agents and officers in golf carts and ATVs typically secure the area a few holes in front of and behind Trump while he plays. Additionally, armored vehicles are brought onto the course to quickly protect Trump if there is a threat.
Trump’s Response
Trump has not publicly commented on the incident, but his allies have praised his bravery and resilience. The incident has sparked widespread concern about the security of political figures and the potential for violence in the current political climate.
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Trump Golf Club Shooter Captured: Former President Escapes Assassination Attempt
In a shocking turn of events, a man was arrested on Sunday, September 15, after opening fire on Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The former president was playing golf at the time of the incident, but was safely evacuated and unharmed.
According to Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder, the suspect was arrested minutes after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Secret Service, and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office issued a “very urgent” BOLO (be on the lookout) alert detailing a specific vehicle, license plate number, and description of the occupants. Snyder’s deputies immediately surrounded I-95 northbound, fanning out to every exit between the Palm Beach County line to the south and the St. Lucie County line to the north.
“One of my highway patrol units saw the vehicle, ran the license plate, and we pulled the vehicle over. We were able to safely stop the vehicle, and take the driver into custody,” Snyder said.
The suspect, who has not been named, used an AK rifle to open fire on Trump’s golf club. An AK-style firearm was recovered at the scene near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries.
The incident prompted the U.S. Secret Service to open fire, and Trump was reported safe and unharmed. The FBI is investigating the shooting as an alleged assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate.
Reactions from Trump Allies and Opponents
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the incident and will continue to receive updates on the ongoing investigation. The White House added that they were “relieved” that Trump was safe.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and one of Trump’s top allies in Congress, spoke to Trump after the incident and reported that he was in good spirits. “Trump was ‘one of the strongest people I have ever known,'” Graham wrote on X.
Previous Assassination Attempts
This is not the first time Trump has been targeted. Just two months ago, Trump was shot in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, with a bullet grazing his ear. In another incident, a man named Ryan Wesley Routh allegedly wanted to kill Trump.
Security Measures
The golf course was partially closed for Trump as he played. Secret Service agents stood a few holes in front of Trump when they saw the gunman. There are several areas around the property where golfers can be seen through the fence. Secret Service agents and officers in golf carts and ATVs typically secure the area a few holes in front of and behind Trump while he plays. Agents also typically bring armored vehicles onto the course to quickly protect Trump if there is a threat.
Trump returned to Florida this weekend from a West Coast trip that included a campaign event Friday night in Las Vegas and a fundraiser in Utah. His campaign did not say what Trump had planned for Sunday.
Investigation Ongoing
The incident is still under investigation, and authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect or the motive behind the attack. However, it is clear that Trump’s security team responded quickly and effectively to prevent a potentially catastrophic incident.
As the investigation continues, Americans are left to wonder how this could have happened and what measures can be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. One thing is certain – the safety and security of our political leaders must be a top priority.
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