Crime
Body-worn camera video of the apprehension of would-be-assassin Ryan Wesley Routh
This body-worn camera footage captures the apprehension of the attempted assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh.
The son of the suspected shooter, arrested in a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, said his father harbored a strong dislike for the former president but insisted that he was not a violent person.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect, was taken into custody by local authorities on Sunday.
Routh’s son, Oran, acknowledged that his father disliked Trump, adding that he himself wasn’t a fan either. However, Oran expressed disbelief that his father would resort to violence or target Trump.
Ryan Wesley Routh was found hiding in shrubbery nearly 500 yards from Trump, aiming an AK-style rifle with a scope as the Republican presidential candidate played golf at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The former president was quickly rushed to safety after Secret Service agents opened fire on Routh, who was later apprehended in a neighboring county.
Routh had frequently posted on social media about the war in Ukraine and even ran a website soliciting funds and volunteers to join the fight in Kyiv against Russia.
He also posted messages on X (formerly Twitter) aimed at Trump, including one in July following the first assassination attempt on the former president in Pennsylvania, urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to visit the wounded and attend the funeral of a former fire chief killed at the rally.
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This story includes information from FOX News, the Daily Mail, and the Associated Press. Comments from the suspected shooter’s son were provided to the Daily Mail. The report was filed from Washington, D.C.
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Police are actively searching for the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting that left two people dead and three others injured, including a young child, inside a Muskegon home on Saturday afternoon.
Authorities identified the two victims who died as 25-year-old Josh Fondren Jr. and 22-year-old Cori May, according to the Muskegon Police Department.
Investigators initially withheld the victims’ identities pending family notification.
The shooting occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. inside a residence near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and McLaren Street.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving multiple reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they discovered several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
Fondren was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cori May and two additional 25-year-old men were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
May later succumbed to her injuries, while the two men remained in critical condition as of Saturday evening.
A 4-year-old child was also injured during the incident.
Police said the child’s injuries were minor, and the child was expected to be released from the hospital.
Muskegon Police Chief Tim Kozal confirmed that the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made.
While the investigation remains ongoing, Kozal stated that the shooting does not appear to be a random act, and officials do not believe there is an immediate threat to the broader public.
In response to the recent surge of violence, Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson issued a statement late Saturday night addressing the tragic impact on the community.
“Our community has been shaken by tragedies this week, with the apparent murder of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Stewart in his home in the 1400 block of Jiroch Street on Monday, and then Saturday’s mass shooting in a home in the 600 block of Jackson Avenue,” Johnson said.
The mayor urged residents with any information to come forward and also called for unity during this difficult time.
“Meanwhile, let’s hold the victims, their families, our neighbors, and all the first responders and medical professionals in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts,” Johnson said. “May our community come together in care for one another, as we navigate these traumatic events, and in pursuit of justice.”
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact:
- Muskegon Police Department: 231-724-6750
- Silent Observer (anonymous tips): 231-722-7463
The investigation remains underway.