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U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a man with a firearm near Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing
By The Associated Press
Published - Sep 16, 2024, 07:07 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:13 PM EST
Gunshots were reported in Donald Trump's vicinity Sunday afternoon. The former president is safe.
U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing. No injuries were reported. Officials say the person fled in an SUV and was later apprehended by local law enforcement.
He was identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation.
The U.S. Secret Service said it was investigating and that the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m.
