Law enforcement officials just gave an update on a 2nd Trump assassination attempt in three months, as President Trump was at this West Palm Beach golf club.
In short, they reveal that the Secret Service noticed a rifle nose in a chain-link fence about one hole ahead of Trump on the golf course. The Secret Service agent began firing on the man.
A witness told law enforcement they saw the man fleeing into a vehicle and they both photographed the vehicle and the tag. The led to the quick arrest of the man as he was fleeing on I-95.
Below is a photo of the rifle with a scope along the fence where the suspect was positioned.
BREAKING 🚨🚨🚨
It has been confirmed that the attacker targeting Trump was armed with a scoped rifle and that Trump was within range. pic.twitter.com/2YAzJD5oPd
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) September 15, 2024
You can watch the full presser below:
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UPDATE: Here’s another summary from Alex Salvi:
• Shots fired at 1:30pm ET.
• Secret Service agent opened fire on suspect near the property line (4-6 shots).
• Suspect 300-500 yards away from Trump.
• Witness saw suspect fleeing scene, took photo of vehicle and turned it over to police.
• Suspect arrested on I-95 shortly after.
• AK47-style rifle with scope, 2 backpacks, and GoPro recovered at the golf club.
• FBI taking lead in investigation.