Crime
CNN reported gunfire targeted Donald Trump, Secret Service returned fire
Initial reports suggested two people were firing at each other.
There is still a great deal of conflicting information surrounding the shooting at Trump’s golf club in Florida.
Initially, several news outlets reported that Trump was not the intended target. However, just moments ago, CNN reported that Trump was the target of the attack.
As of now, no official statement has been released.
Police found a backpack with an AK-47 rifle and a GoPro camera after shooting near Trump’s golf course.
A person has been detained following an incident at Trump’s golf club, and sources indicate that officials believe the individual intended to target the former president.
Officials are scheduled to hold a press conference soon regarding the shooting near Donald Trump’s golf course. The briefing is expected to take place shortly.
Vice President Kamala Harris: “I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”
Sheriff’s office will be holding a press conference on the Trump golf course shooting at 4:30 p.m. ET.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
The Secret Service is responding to a shooting that occurred near Donald Trump as he departed his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to law enforcement sources.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Trump spokesman Steven Cheung stated on Sunday afternoon.
Sources reported that two individuals exchanged gunfire outside of the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach.
The gunfire was not directed at Trump, as the shooters were targeting each other.
Trump was never in any immediate danger, and the incident took place in a high-crime area outside the club, according to the sources.
Trump was swiftly escorted to a secure location as soon as gunfire was reported nearby.
U.S. Secret Service statement:
“The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe.”
This incident comes nearly two months after Thomas Matthew Crooks shot Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, wounding him in the ear.
