Following the aftermath of Sunday's shooting at former U.S. President and current Republican candidate Donald Trump's golf course in Florida, local police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a statement updating the public on the incident.
According to these two agencies, the investigation is focusing on what appeared to be an assassination attempt against the former president in Palm Beach County, reports Local 10 News. The ex-president was playing golf at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach when an armed man opened fire, prompting Secret Service agents to return fire.
In a press conference, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw stated that the suspect was hiding "in a bushy area." Authorities recovered an AK-47 rifle, two backpacks, and a GoPro from the scene.
The man was apprehended on Interstate 95 while driving a black Nissan SUV, following an alert issued by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, noted Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder. Trump emerged unscathed from yet another potential attack, which comes just over two months after an incident at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last July, where he was injured in the ear.
Regarding this recent event, U.S. Vice President and Democratic rival for the upcoming November elections, Kamala Harris, expressed relief on social media that Trump was unharmed.
Key Questions About the Incident at Trump's Golf Course
This section addresses some of the most pressing questions surrounding the recent shooting incident at Donald Trump's golf course in Florida.
What were the items found at the scene?
Authorities recovered an AK-47 rifle, two backpacks, and a GoPro from the area where the suspect was hiding.
Where was the suspect apprehended?
The suspect was apprehended on Interstate 95 while driving a black Nissan SUV.
Was Donald Trump injured during the incident?
No, Donald Trump was not injured and emerged safely from the incident.