Trump’s second assassination attempt: What we know

On a Sunday afternoon, the FBI began investigating an attempted assassination of former President Trump while he was golfing at the Trump National Golf Club in Florida. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. ET when the Secret Service alerted local law enforcement about shots fired in the vicinity. The area was quickly sealed off, and a witness provided crucial information, including a photo of a fleeing suspect in a black Nissan, which led to the suspect's detention shortly after the incident. Authorities discovered an AK-47 style rifle hidden in the bushes where the suspect had been hiding, along with two backpacks containing ceramic tiles and a Go-Pro camera. The sheriff indicated that the suspect was approximately 400-500 yards away from Trump when the gun was spotted by a Secret Service agent stationed ahead of the former president. This agent's quick action in engaging the suspect prompted the individual to flee the scene. Fortunately, Trump was unharmed during the incident, and he later confirmed his safety in a statement, expressing that nothing would deter him. The investigation is being conducted in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI has urged anyone with information to come forward. As the investigation continues, the public has been advised to avoid the area around the golf course. Authorities have assured that there is no ongoing danger, and they are working to facilitate public access to surrounding areas as the situation is resolved.