Former President Donald Trump reported safe following shooting near his vicinity
UPDATE (6:47 PM): House Speaker Mike Johnson visited former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate Sunday.
Speaker Johnson posted a photo on X saying he and his wife spent a few hours with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, calling him "unstoppable," and "Thanking God for protecting him today-once again."
Johnson also writing that "No leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient."
Speaker Johnson's post comes after the FBI says there was a possible assassination attempt on former president Trump while he was golfing at one of his courses in Florida Sunday afternoon.
KYMA also spoke with State Senator Brian Fernandez (D-District 23) Sunday, where he shared his thoughts on the second assassination attempt on the the former president saying:
"So I'm against political violence against whoever it is [inaudible] I don't want to becomes another country like Russia, Venezuela or any others where you just don't like what's happening, you just, you know, hurt somebody else. I'm against that...But, there's no excuse for any political violence against any candidate, regardless, of any reasons of any reason someone might have."
UPDATE (4:31 PM): Drivers in Martin County, Florida experienced roadway closures following what the FBI is referring to as an apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Shots were fired in the vicinity of the former president while he was at his golf course in West Palm Beach Sunday.
Officials say northbound I-95 was shut down, and it comes after the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) stopped a vehicle in connection to the incident.
Authorities said the suspect, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, has been taken into custody and an AR-style rifle was recovered from the scene.
Trump campaign officials have issued a statement noting that the Republican presidential nominee was "safe" following the incident.
UPDATE (4:19 PM): A suspect is in custody after the FBI says former President Donald Trump was the subject of "an apparent assassination attempt" at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Law enforcement officials say a man with an AR-style rifle pointed the firearm's muzzle while the former president was playing a round of golf, prompting the U.S. Secret Service to open fire.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw says the person dropped the weapon and fled in an SUV.
A witness spotted the suspect "running out of the bushes" and getting into a black Nissan. The sheriff said the witness was able to take a photo of the vehicle and the license plate.
"One of my road control units saw the vehicle, matched the tag. We sat up on the vehicle by using what we do here, we pinched in the car, got it safely stopped and got the driver in custody. Right now as we speak, the FBI and Secret Service, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is at the scene, they responded there and they will take over the investigation."
Sheriff William Snyder, Martin County Sheriff's Office
UPDATE (3:56 PM): Politicial leaders across the nation, including in Arizona and in Yuma County, are sharing their reaction to the shooting:
Prayers for former President Donald Trump, for the people of Butler, and for our nation.
— Douglas Nicholls (@MayorNicholls) July 14, 2024
I’m thankful that former President Trump is safe. There’s no place in our democracy for political violence. Appreciate the professionalism of the Secret Service and local law enforcement who responded.
— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) September 15, 2024
I am relieved to hear that President Trump is alive and well following a reported second attempt on his life.
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) September 15, 2024
I pray for comfort for him and his family in the wake of this attempted assassination and an end to the demonization of a good man and his movement.
It’s time we unite… pic.twitter.com/AVpxcokXax
Violence has no place in our democracy.
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) September 15, 2024
The recent gunshots fired toward Donald Trump are unacceptable and disturbing. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms
Just spoke with President Trump. He is one of the strongest people I’ve ever known.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) September 15, 2024
He’s in good spirits and he is more resolved than ever to save our country. https://t.co/9CWaeFrOpX
After the second assassination attempt on President Trump, it is time for Christians, left and right, red or blue, Black and white, to come together, to pray for this nation, to pray for a political process without any violence.
— Tim Scott (@votetimscott) September 15, 2024
It is what America needs. We need believers on… pic.twitter.com/NDVznhmFt8
I'm glad President Trump is safe. I spoke to him before the news was public and he was, amazingly, in good spirits.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 15, 2024
Still much we don't know, but I'll be hugging my kids extra tight tonight and saying a prayer of gratitude.
Gwen and I are glad to hear that Donald Trump is safe. Violence has no place in our country. It’s not who we are as a nation.
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) September 15, 2024
UPDATE (3:46 PM): Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, 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."
UPDATE (1:26 PM): A source familiar with the matter told NBC News that former President Trump was immediately rushed to safety, and a person is in custody, being question by law enforcement.
Investigators also recovered an AR-style rifle near the scene.
A source familiar with the matter says Sunday's incident will not affect the former president's campaign schedule next week.
(KYMA, KECY/AP) - Steven Chenug, the Communications Director for the Trump campaign, issued a statement saying, "President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time."
According to the Associated Press, the Secret Service also reported that the former president was safe, that he was in Florida where the reported shooting happened, and that they are currently investigating.
The Associated Press also says the sheriff's department reported no injuries, and that the shooting took place near Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach.
Following news of the shooting, the Associated Press was told by White House staff that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the reported shooting near Trump's golf course and are relieved the former president is safe.
The shooting comes two months following an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
KYMA will keep you updated on this breaking news story.
