Shooting reported at Trump’s golf club in Palm Beach

PALM BEACH.- The campaign team Donald Trump confirmed that shots were fired around the former president’s golf club.

New York Post indicated that two people exchanged shots on the outskirts of the golf course ‘Trump International Golf Course’, where the presidential candidate was.

“The shooters were aiming at each other,” the outlet said, citing police sources.

🚨| URGENT: The scene at the Trump golf course in Florida, after the shooting. Strong police presence and road closures. ⚠️ Shots were reportedly fired near Trump while he was playing golf. Was the communist Deep State going to attack Trump again? pic.twitter.com/slKkE4o6NS

— Eduardo Menoni (@eduardomenoni) September 15, 2024

Trump “safe” after golf course shooting

American media have not been able to determine the exact location where he was Trump at the time of the attack.

In the statement from his campaign team, issued by the spokesperson Steven Cheungit is noted that the shots occurred “in its vicinity.”

“President Trump is safe after shots fired around him,” the post says on social networks.

Trump Campaign Statement:

“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.” – Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign Communications Director pic.twitter.com/RrCOe4yIIv

— Alex Schneider 🇺🇸 (@alexschneid3170) September 15, 2024

According to NBC, Trump was immediately taken to safety when the shots were heard.

🔴 #NOW | Donald Trump is safe after a shooting was reported in West Palm Beach, Florida.

— World in Conflict 🌎 (@MundoEConflicto) September 15, 2024

Unconfirmed versions of media such as CNN They maintain that the target of the shooting was the former president. No arrests have been confirmed either.

🔴 #URGENT | CNN reports that the shots were aimed at Donald Trump; The Secret Service returned fire. pic.twitter.com/pEmlCKSjpR

— World in Conflict 🌎 (@MundoEConflicto) September 15, 2024

🇺🇸 | NOW: According to Palm Beach police, several shots were fired at the Trump International Golf Club Palm Beach, where former President Trump is staying over the weekend.

The shooter fled the area. It is not yet known whether the shots were aimed at the president or…

— Alerta News 24 (@AlertNews24) September 15, 2024

🇺🇸 | NOW: The shooting occurred at Trump’s golf club in Florida while he was playing. No further details have been given so far. pic.twitter.com/WQAodq1TSV

— Alerta News 24 (@AlertNews24) September 15, 2024

This incident occurs two months after the assassination attempt during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on July 13.

Secret Service investigates Palm Beach attack

He Secret service issued a statement in which it noted that “in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Officeis investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump.”

This incident occurred shortly before 2:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. GMT). “The former president is safe,” he adds.

For his part, the president Joe Biden and the vice president Kamala Harriswho is running against Trump for the Presidency, have already been informed.

The White House statement details that they are aware of the “security incident at the Trump International golf course, where former President Trump was playing.”

“They are relieved to know he is safe. Your team will keep you informed periodically.”

AMLO sends message to Trump

After the shooting incident became known at the golf course where former President Trump was, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador regretted the acts of violence.

Even though what happened is still unclear, we regret the violence against former President Donald Trump. The path is democracy and peace.

— Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) September 15, 2024

AMLO’s message occurs within the framework of a wave of violence lasting several consecutive days in Culiacan, Sinaloawhich have left a balance – so far – more than a dozen murders.

The violence that began last Monday led to the cancellation of Mexican Independence celebrations in the state.

Trump confirms he is safe

Through a statement, Donald Trump confirmed that he is fine after the violent incident of which the details are still unknown.

“There were shots fired near me, but before the rumors start to get out of control, I want you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!”, he indicated.

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