Crime
Suspect in custody after shooting at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach
There is still a lot 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, moments ago, CNN reported that he was, in fact, the target of the attack.
No official statement has been released yet, but police recovered a backpack containing an AK-47 rifle and a GoPro camera near the scene of the shooting.
The suspect was spotted “aiming a rifle” at the golf course where Trump was playing, prompting the Secret Service to open fire.
The suspect carrying a firearm near Trump’s golf course fled in an SUV after the Secret Service opened fire and was later detained in a neighboring county.
Suspect was arrested on I-95 in Martin County, Florida, sheriff’s office says.
Authorities are set to hold a press conference soon to provide more details. The briefing is expected shortly.
Vice President Kamala Harris responded, saying, “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.”
The sheriff’s office will hold a press conference on the Trump golf course shooting at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Crime
One Shot, Another Stabbed During Morning Funeral at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. — A violent incident unfolded Friday morning during a funeral service at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church, located at 2003 Main Street, leaving multiple individuals injured, according to Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
Police received several 911 calls reporting shots fired inside the church around 10:27 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found evidence of a disturbance involving both a shooting and a stabbing, Channel2 NOW has learned.
Initial reports indicate that a female victim who had been shot left the scene before police arrived and went to Saint Francis Hospital for treatment.
Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Additionally, one or two more individuals, reportedly suffering from minor facial injuries, also self-transported to Saint Francis Hospital.
Later in the morning, around 10:45 a.m., a male victim arrived at the hospital with a stab wound to the leg, which authorities confirmed was related to the same church incident.
According to Lt. Boisvert, four shell casings were recovered inside the church, and one casing was located just outside.
Police believe the violence occurred during a funeral service in progress at the time, but the motive and details surrounding the altercation remain under investigation.
Officers and detectives have since secured the scene and are working to interview witnesses and review surveillance footage.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any arrests or released information on potential suspects.
The Hartford Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward by calling their Major Crimes Division at (860) 757-4000 or submitting anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.