INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said that the agents and the gunman exchanged at least four rounds of ammunition around 1:30 pm
(Image: Bloomberg)2 min read Last Updated : Sep 16 2024 | 9:14 AM IST
Former US president Donald Trump survived a suspected second
assassination attempt on Sunday, just months after he narrowly escaped death at an election rally ahead of the November polls
A suspect, identified as Ryan Routh, has been arrested by officials.
The incident took place while Trump was golfing on his course in West
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According to officials, Secret Service agents were inspecting the area for potential threats when they saw a rifle barrel poking
exchanged at least four rounds of ammunition around 1:30 pm
The suspect then fled in a black Nissan car, leaving behind two backpacks.
Officials said one of the witnesses took photos of the
Bradshaw did not identify the suspect or provide a possible motive.
How was the suspect arrested?
Based on this information, an alert
was sent to statewide agencies, leading sheriff's deputies in nearby Martin County to catch the suspect on I-95, about 65 kilometres from
Officials noted that, since Trump is no longer in office, they did not block off the entire golf course.
According to a report by Reuters,
Trump sent an email to his supporters confirming the gunshots in his vicinity, noting that he was safe and well
A close aide of Trump said he also lauded the Secret Service for their timely response
informed about the incident.
In July, Trump was shot at during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania but survived with a minor injury to his
right ear.First Published: Sep 16 2024 | 9:14 AMIST
