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.
SELMA, AL – A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Selma over the weekend, and a 17-year-old suspect is now in custody in connection with the incident, authorities confirmed.
The Selma Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Weaver Street in the early hours of Saturday, February 10, at approximately 1:55 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 14-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Later that evening, Selma City Schools identified the victim as Jamarj Acoff in an official statement.
“This is a challenging time for us all as we deal with the loss,” Selma Interim Superintendent Darryl Aikerson stated.
Authorities arrested a 17-year-old suspect on Saturday afternoon in connection with Acoff’s murder.
The suspect’s name has not been released due to their status as a juvenile.
The 17-year-old is currently being held without bond at the Perry County Detention Center, pending a court hearing.
At this time, police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
In light of the tragedy, Selma City Schools announced that grief counseling services will be available for students upon their return to school on Monday.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Selma Police Department as the investigation continues.