The FBI released a statement on Sunday confirming its investigation into “what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump.” The would-be assassin was arrested after a high-speed chase.
The incident occurred at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Former President Trump was golfing with friends around 2 p.m., according to authorities.
Armed Would-be Assassin
Officials reported that a man pushed the barrel of a rifle through the perimeter fence of the golf course. Secret Service agents quickly spotted the weapon and opened fire on the suspect, who then fled the scene.
It was later reported that the suspect had been “camped out” in some bushes for 17 hours.
The weapon, an AK-47 rifle, was recovered, along with a black backpack, a bag containing ceramic tiles, and a GoPro camera.
An alert bystander’s photograph of the suspect’s vehicle, a black Nissan, allowed authorities to trace the car to Martin County.
The suspect was later identified as 58-year-old Ryan Routh, according to David Aronberg, the state attorney for Palm Beach County.
Who is Suspect Ryan Routh?
Initially, authorities withheld details about the would-be assassin.
