OAN Staff Avril Elfi
Sunday, September 15, 2024 11:54 AM
Updated 12:41pm: Initial reports said two people were shooting at each other outside the course, but investigators now believe a Secret Service agent was the sole shooter, officials said.
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According to sources, Secret Service agents spotted a suspicious person at the Trump International Golf Course, saw what appeared to be a gun barrel and opened fire.
The man's motive is currently unknown, and he was arrested by local police on I-95.
“The President and Vice President were briefed on the security incident at Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was playing golf. They are relieved to learn that former President Trump is safe. Their teams will provide regular updates,” the White House said in a statement.
The Trump campaign released a statement announcing that shots were fired near Donald Trump as he was leaving a golf course in Florida. Trump is reported to be safe and unharmed.
According to law enforcement sources, the Secret Service responded to a shooting outside a club in West Palm Beach, Florida.Number The president was about to leave.
“President Trump is safe despite hearing gunshots nearby. Further details are unavailable at this time,” Trump campaign communications director Stephen Chang said.
Sources said the two were involved in a shootout outside Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach.
Reports say the two men were aiming at each other and the shots were not aimed at the former president.
July 13NumberSuspect Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, killing one person and wounding several others, including the former president.
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