The US Secret Service detained a person after a number of gunshots have been fired close to former President Donald Trump’s golf membership in West Palm Seashore, Florida. The incident occurred shortly earlier than 2 p.m. on Sunday whereas Republican presidential candidate was on the course, in line with the Secret Service.
Following the incident, in a fundraising e mail, Trump wrote, “There have been gunshots in my neighborhood, however earlier than rumors begin spiraling uncontrolled, I needed you to listen to this primary: I AM SAFE AND WELL!”
In line with a report by AP, the arrested particular person has been recognized as Ryan Wesley Routh, he fled the scene in an SUV however was held later. Though no casualties have been reported, the Golf course was instantly secured following the gunshots within the neighborhood, ANI reported citing dependable sources.
The White Home confirmed that each President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been briefed on the safety incident involving former President Donald Trump whereas he was {golfing} earlier on Sunday. In line with CNN, each leaders expressed aid that Trump is protected.
The incident is notably regarding as round two months in the past, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination try throughout a rally in Pennsylvania, the place a bullet grazed his ear.
