On Sunday, the Secret Service shot at an armed person who was near Donald Trump. The former president was playing golf at Trump International Golf Course West Palm Beach when the incident occurred. The Secret Service states that they fired four to six shots at a man who was on the edge of the golf course, between 250 and 500 meters away. – We saw the muzzle of a rifle from the bushes, says Secret Service agent Rafael Barros during a press conference on Sunday evening. Blockade at Trump’s golf course. Photo: Marco Bello / Reuters Barros further says that it is unclear whether the man himself fired any shots. The FBI is investigating the shooting along with the Secret Service and local police. During the press conference, Special Agent Jeffrey Veltri says that the FBI has sent large resources to the scene. To AFP and Reuters, the FBI has previously stated that they are investigating what “appears to be an assassination attempt” against Trump. The incident comes two months after Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. One person was killed during the attack. – The threat level is high. We have increased the resources. We live in dangerous times, says Barros. Rifle found at the scene A witness saw the male suspect run from the scene and jump into a car. This is how the police managed to stop the car nearby and arrest the man. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of the Palm Beach police says that two backpacks and an AK-47 rifle were found in the bushes by the golf course. A Gopro camera was also found. Photos of the rifle and two rucksacks found at the scene. Photo: AP The police received a report from the Secret Service about the shots at 19.30 Norwegian time. – The agents from the Secret Service, who were on the field, did a fantastic job. They have an agent who is one hole ahead of the president, says Bradshaw. When asked about the level of security around Trump, Bradshaw emphasizes that Trump is not a sitting president. – If he was, then we would have the entire golf course surrounded. But because he is not, security is limited to the areas that the Secret Service believes are possible. It was the police in Martin county who arrested the suspect. They have also published a photo from the scene on Facebook. Photo: Martin County Sheriff’s Office According to Sheriff William Snyder, the suspect was calm when he was arrested, writes CNN. He has not yet given any explanation to the police. – Nothing will slow me down It was Trump’s election campaign that first reported the shots. In a statement on the Republican website to collect election campaign contributions, Trump writes that he is in good health. – Nothing will slow me down. I will never surrender, says the statement. Photo: Screenshot On Sunday evening, Trump is back at his home in Mar-a-Lago, writes CNN. JD Vance, Trump’s vice-presidential candidate, was asked on Sunday to comment on the possible assassination of Trump. Vance was on his way into a plane and ignored questions from the press, a video from Reuters shows. Later, Vance shared a message on X saying he’s glad Trump is safe. – I spoke to him just before the news became public knowledge and he was, amazingly enough, in good spirits, writes Vance. Biden and Harris informed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been informed of the incident. In a statement from the White House, they say they are relieved that Trump is safe. Harris also condemns the incident at X. – I have been informed of reports of gunfire near former President Trump at his property in Florida. I am glad that he is safe, she writes. – Violence has no place in the United States. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham spoke with Trump on Sunday evening. – He is one of the strongest people I have ever met, writes Graham on X. Published 15/09/2024, at 21.51 Updated 16.09.2024, at 00.59
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