Crime
What we know so far about shooting outside Trump’s golf course in Florida
A firearm, believed to be an AK-47 rifle, was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle.
UPDATE: West Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw announced that a Secret Service agent noticed a rifle barrel protruding through a fence near former President Donald Trump’s residence.
The agent immediately engaged the suspect.
A nearby witness later saw the suspect fleeing the scene and captured a photo of the suspect’s vehicle.
According to Bradshaw, the incident unfolded around 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday when local authorities were alerted to gunfire by the Secret Service. The witness provided crucial information, describing the suspect’s escape route and vehicle.
Law enforcement agencies used the witness’s information to track down the suspect, who was eventually apprehended by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. The witness was able to positively identify the individual.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
At approximately 2 p.m. ET, a person armed with a firearm was spotted outside Trump’s golf course in Florida. Secret Service agents, responding to the threat, opened fire on the individual.
Despite the shots, the suspect managed to escape the scene, fleeing in an SUV.
Following the incident, former President Trump was immediately escorted to a secure location, and no injuries were reported during the event.
A high-speed chase ensued, and the suspect’s vehicle was eventually stopped on I-95 in Martin County.
The individual was taken into custody by authorities.
Florida State Rep. John Snyder said that the Trump golf course suspect is a white male in his mid-60s.
According to the sheriff, the suspect at Trump’s golf course in Florida was armed with an AK-47-style rifle equipped with a scope, and carried two backpacks along with a GoPro camera.
The FBI is describing the incident as “an apparent assassination attempt” on former President Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Officials have scheduled a press conference for 4:30 p.m. ET to provide further details about the incident and the ongoing investigation.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.